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EPAM Systems

Lead GCP DevOps Engineer

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London, United kingdom

Full Time

28-04-2025

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Job Specifications

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

About the Company

Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) has used its software engineering expertise to become a leading global provider of digital engineering, cloud and AI-enabled transformation services, and a leading business and experience consulting partner for global enterprises and ambitious startups. We address our clients’ transformation challenges by fusing EPAM Continuum’s integrated strategy, experience and technology consulting with our 30+ years of engineering execution to speed our clients’ time to market and drive greate... Know more