Systems Engineer – Cloud Operations

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support cloud operations within our team.

You will work extensively with Google Cloud Platform to provision, maintain, and monitor cloud infrastructure while ensuring best practices for security and scalability. This role involves collaboration across teams to resolve issues and improve operational efficiency. Your expertise will be critical in managing containerized environments and automating cloud infrastructure tasks using Infrastructure as Code tools. If you have a solid background in cloud operations and enjoy problem-solving, we encourage you to apply and join us in delivering reliable cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provision and maintain cloud resources on Google Cloud Platform following security and scalability standards
• Collaborate on management and patching of Google Kubernetes Engine clusters and container OS versions
• Execute infrastructure changes and onboarding processes using Terraform
• Monitor logs and metrics to identify and resolve performance or availability issues promptly
• Troubleshoot recurring cloud infrastructure problems and develop automation scripts and runbooks
• Assist in backup scheduling, validation, and resolution of backup-related problems
• Support governance by managing access controls and ensuring tagging compliance
• Implement automation tools for resource tagging enforcement and cloud resource monitoring
• Work closely with client teams to address infrastructure incidents and provide technical insights
• Maintain and update operational documentation including manuals, runbooks, and scripts

Requirements

• Experience of 4 to 5 years in cloud operations with hands-on work in Google Cloud Platform environments
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code practices and proficiency with Terraform
• Understanding of containerized environments, including Google Kubernetes Engine and Docker
• Skills in cloud monitoring tools and troubleshooting infrastructure performance issues
• Competency in access management principles and governance processes in cloud environments
• Strong problem-solving abilities with collaborative teamwork experience

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)