We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to spearhead the design, implementation, and delivery of a Unified Automation Platform. This role will lead the technical direction across Backstage developer portal capabilities, infrastructure automation, cloud (Azure & VMware) provisioning, security integration, and observability. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership to drive Platform Engineering and self-service automation at enterprise scale.
Responsibilities
- Assist with design and implementation of an internal developer platform using Backstage (Software Catalogue, Scaffolder, TechDocs, Search)
- Establish multi-tenancy models with org hierarchy and granular RBAC beyond basic authentication
- Integrate Azure DevOps (ADO) for CI/CD pipelines, announcements, and notifications
- Define golden path templates and self-service workflows for development teams
- Deliver Infrastructure as Code using Terraform/OpenTofu and Configuration as Code using Ansible
- Implement GitOps workflows for continuous deployment and drift management
- Automate provisioning and management of Azure services: VNets, Application Gateway, WAF, Azure Firewall, NSGs, App Services, Container Apps, Function Apps, and databases (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Postgres)
- Lead Kubernetes (AKS) provisioning, cluster management, and operational dashboards
- Build and maintain image factory pipelines for VM and container golden images
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, with expertise in Terraform / OpenTofu and Ansible
- Knowledge of Azure networking and security services: VNets, Application Gateway, WAF, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Subnets, and Route Tables
- Experience with Azure compute services: App Services, Container Apps, and Function Apps
- Proficiency in Azure databases: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Azure Postgres
- Expertise in Kubernetes / AKS provisioning, cluster management, ops dashboards, and Docker
- Skills in Azure DevOps (ADO) pipeline automation and integration
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Backstage (developer portals, plugins, Scaffolder, TechDocs, Software Catalog, Search), self-service platform design, multi-tenancy and granular RBAC models
- Knowledge of GitOps tools such as ArgoCD / Flux, continuous deployment, and drift management
- Background in Identity & Access management: Entra ID, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (AD), M365 groups, RBAC
- Experience with Secrets Management: Azure Key Vault, OpenBao / HashiCorp Vault, dynamic secrets
- Skills in scripting and automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, REST API integration
- Familiarity with networking tools: DNS automation, IPAM (NetBox)
- Understanding of observability practices: monitoring, metrics, logging, basic observability tooling
- Knowledge of virtualization (VMware): vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, SRM, DRS
- Experience with Azure VMware Solution (AVS): hybrid/on-prem workload management
- Expertise in Image Factory: VM and container golden image pipelines
- Knowledge of Certificate Management: Venafi
- Experience with Policy as Code: OPA / policy engine implementation
- Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM): break-the-glass integration
- Knowledge of DevSecOps Tooling: SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST, ASPM integration
- Experience with Security Alerting: SIEM & WAF alert integration
- Familiarity with Firewalls: PaloAlto, F5, Cloudflare
- Knowledge of ITSM / CMDB Integration: component request workflows, artifact repositories
- Experience with Vulnerability Management: vulnerability dashboards and reporting
- Skills in Documentation Automation: Solution Design Document (SDD) generation
Benefits
We connect like-minded people
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Four trust days per year for personal needs
- Discounts for fitness clubs
- Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)
We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
We invest in your growth:
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all:
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Seven trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Discounts from 800+ partners (sports activities, restaurants, stores and services)
We connect like-minded people
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth:
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
- Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
We cover it all:
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Medical & family care package
- Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
- Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership
We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth:
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all:
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Medical & family care package
- Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
- Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth:
We cover it all:
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Medical & family care package
- Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)