Senior DevOps Engineer – AWS, GitLab, Terraform, Kubernetes

About the role

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of our cloud infrastructure. You will work with cutting‑edge tools such as GitLab, Terraform, Jenkins, AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, and Ansible to enable fast, reliable delivery of micro‑services.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins and related tools.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure‑as‑code with Terraform.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize AWS services, including EKS clusters.
• Collaborate with development teams to deploy micro‑services on Kubernetes/EKS via GitLab CI/CD.
• Lead the migration of existing Jenkins pipelines to GitLab, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Maintain code quality, scalability, security, and system performance.
• Stay current with DevOps best practices and emerging cloud technologies.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or related engineering role.
• Proficiency with GitLab, Terraform, and Jenkins.
• Strong expertise in AWS, EKS, and Ansible.
• Experience migrating Jenkins pipelines to GitLab.
• Solid scripting abilities (Shell, Python, Ansible playbooks).
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Required skills

• GitLab
• Terraform
• Jenkins
• AWS
• EKS
• Ansible
• Shell scripting
• Python
• Docker
• Kubernetes

What we offer

• Fully remote work from anywhere in Georgia, with optional office spaces in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi.
• Opportunity to work abroad up to two months per year.
• Leadership development, career advising, and soft‑skill programs.
• Access to certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) and EPAM’s internal learning platform.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and referral bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and family care package.
• Five trust days per year and various wellness benefits.