We are looking for a DevOps Engineer with expertise in non-relational databases and extensive experience in AWS, Ansible, and Docker to join our team.

The successful candidate will manage a variety of non-relational databases, including Cassandra, MongoDB, and DynamoDB, and will actively communicate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders who rely on our DataStores platform. The role will also involve participating in on-call duties and being open to rapid changes.

If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

We accept CVs in English only.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a variety of non-relational databases, including Cassandra, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
• Participate in on-call duties and communicate directly with developers, product managers, and stakeholders relying on the DataStores platform
• Utilize automation tools to streamline processes and ensure efficient deployment and management of infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and optimize dev, staging, and production environments
• Implement and maintain monitoring solutions to ensure the health and performance of the infrastructure
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and drive best practices in DevOps processes

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience in DevOps or similar role
• Experience in Linux administration
• Practical knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, VPC, RDS, Redis, Route 53, etc
• Proficiency in automation tools like Jenkins, TeamCity, and Ansible
• Strong scripting skills in bash and Python
• Familiarity with version control systems like GitLab and GitHub
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and deployment strategies
• Practical experience with Docker and containerization
• Proficiency in monitoring tools like Datadog, Grafana, and New Relic
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt to rapid changes

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Amazon DynamoDB
• Experience with Apache Cassandra, MongoDB, New Relic, Redis

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!

Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.

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.