We are currently seeking a highly skilled Lead Data DevOps Engineer to join our remote team.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of Data DevOps solutions. Collaborating closely with customers, peers, and vendors, you will resolve complex issues, develop strategic solutions, and ensure the maintenance of technical standards. This position presents an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and success of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of Data DevOps solutions
• Design, deploy, and manage data infrastructure in the cloud, primarily using one of the major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and implement engineering best practices
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure and applications
• Automate and streamline data-related processes to ensure scalability and reliability
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
• Ensure the security, availability, and performance of data platforms
• Install, configure, and maintain data tools such as Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, ELK Stack, Apache NiFi, Apache Airflow, or similar tools in both on-premises and cloud environments
• Monitor and troubleshoot data systems, proactively identifying and resolving performance, scalability, and reliability issues
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address their data infrastructure needs

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Expertise in leading and managing complex engineering projects, with at least 1 year of leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing Data DevOps solutions
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure as code
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of scripting languages and automation tools like Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Solid understanding of network protocols and mechanisms, such as TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS, and NAT
• Familiarity with database technologies and data management best practices
• Infrastructure as Code experience with tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation
• Experience installing and configuring data tools such as Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, ELK Stack, Apache NiFi, Apache Airflow, or similar tools
• Strong SQL skills
• Professional mastery of the Linux operating system
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Upper-Intermediate English level

We offer

• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
• Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!