EPAM is seeking a seasoned Systems/Platform Architect who will lead the design and implementation of robust DevOps solutions, tailored to support both enterprise and business demands, particularly within our new e-commerce platform.
This critical role involves crafting innovative solutions in automation, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Observability and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that each architecture is adeptly aligned with business requirements.
This role is hybrid and will require an on site presence in Waregem.

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Responsibilities

• Engage in detailed analysis of both business and non-functional requirements to develop sophisticated deployment strategies
• Lead technical designs and review existing processes to facilitate the efficient onboarding of new solutions and systems
• Produce comprehensive documentation of proposed technical designs
• Collaborate closely with and support the Centers of Excellence (CoEs) of product teams, ensuring seamless coordination with CoEs specializing in Infrastructure and Security, managing end-to-end responsibilities
• Evaluate system architectures and cooperate with project management to ensure alignment and execution of project goals
• Design within a DevOps environment, capturing business demands and formulating both High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD)
• Support the infrastructure through effective coordination and technical guidance

• Proven expertise in DevOps design/architecture with significant hands-on engineering experience
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience with a deep understanding of tools and technologies involved in DevOps setups
• Located in or willing to frequently travel to Waregem, Belgium (mandatory requirement)
• In-depth knowledge of Jenkins, ArgoCD, GKE, Kubernetes, IaC (Terraform) and other pivotal CI/CD tools
• Strong grasp of Agile methodologies
• Proficiency in English, with the capability to engage effectively with clients internationally
• Client-oriented approach with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of interfacing comfortably with colleagues across all levels
• Desirable knowledge of security practices and firewall configurations

• 4 weeks of paid holidays
• 6 supplementary/compensation (paid) days (pro rata temporis)
• Private healthcare insurance
• Group insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Eco-vouchers
• Joint Committee gross bonus
• Transportation/bike allowance /company car /bike lease (if eligible)
• IT equipment (laptop)
• Mobile subscription (no device)
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements