Lead GCP DevOps Engineer

Are you ready to spearhead cloud infrastructure innovations in the financial sector? EPAM is currently seeking an experienced Lead GCP DevOps/Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in London.

As a leader in digital transformation services, EPAM is ideally positioned to deliver cutting-edge solutions across global markets. We're looking for an expert deeply versed in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) who is passionate about leveraging advanced cloud technologies to propel our financial services clients to new heights.

In this prominent role based in London, you’ll be vital in directing and executing sophisticated GCP-based infrastructure projects. As our Lead GCP Systems Engineer, your strategic insights and technical prowess will play a crucial role in scaling, securing, and optimizing cloud systems that service not only finance but also healthcare and technology sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and management of a large container runtime platform using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Anthos Service Mesh, and other related Google Cloud Platform technologies
• Drive the team expansion and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in cloud and DevOps practices
• Facilitate collaborative and agile engagements with product owners and Google representatives to optimize product functionality through DevOps best practices
• Oversee and streamline the transition of financial institutions from on-premises to cloud environments, ensuring minimal downtime and maximizing efficiency

Requirements

• Strong background in containerization technologies like Google Kubernetes Engine or similar products, service mesh technologies like Istio. Experience in Google Cloud ecosystem is preferred
• Expertise in automation tools such as Terraform, Github Actions or similar, integrating security into DevOps processes
• Demonstrated leadership in growing and guiding DevOps teams within dynamic project environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external partners
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites in London for hands-on project management and client interfacing

Nice to have

• Google Distributed Cloud or Anthos familiarity
• Professional Certification from Google Cloud Platform
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator
• Proficiency in Splunk and Dynatrace

We offer

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive group pension plan
• Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
• Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• 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