Lead DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative **Lead DevOps Engineer** to drive and execute complex infrastructure projects, focusing on Cassandra migration from AWS to on-prem Kubernetes clusters. This role is a unique opportunity to shape infrastructure strategy, ensure reliability, and enable scalability within mission-critical environments.**Responsibilities**- Lead the Cassandra migration from Cloud (AWS) to on-prem Kubernetes, owning the process from planning to delivery and maintenance- Ensure the high availability, fault tolerance, and optimized performance of Cassandra within on-prem Kubernetes clusters- Deploy and manage Kubernetes operators to automate cluster lifecycle and enhance resilience- Build comprehensive migration playbooks, process documentation, and train internal teams for future operational ownership- Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline DevOps practices and ensure alignment with organizational goals- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize infrastructure to ensure peak operational performance- Advocate for best practices around security, scaling, and RBAC design in Kubernetes environments**Requirements**:- 5+ years in Infra/DevOps with at least 3 years of hands-on experience managing Kubernetes in production (on-prem or hybrid setups)- Demonstrated technical leadership with 1+ years of relevant experience- Profound expertise in Kubernetes, including the management of StatefulSets, PersistentVolumes, and storage classes, implementation of network policies and ingress controllers, resource provisioning, autoscaling strategies, and RBAC security design- Hands-on capabilities with Operators, including installation, customization, and handling lifecycle management through OLM, Helm, and custom-built solutions- Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation tasks and tooling development- Background in networking and OS administration with strong fundamentals for infrastructure optimization- Skills in IaC technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation- Competency in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD for pipeline creation and automation practices- Excellent command of English (B2+ level), both written and spoken, with a strong emphasis on technical communication skills**Nice to have**- Cassandra specialization, including deploying, tuning, and operating Cassandra clusters on Kubernetes through Cass-operator or K8ssandra- Working experience with cloud platforms like AWS, focusing on services such as EKS, EC2, RDS, S3, and VPC for assessing the migration source environment- Familiarity with distributed database concepts like replication, partitioning, and consistency models- Capability for advanced troubleshooting in distributed systems, including networking bottlenecks and performance tuning challenges**We offer**- Career plan and real growth opportunities- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more- English classes with a certified teacher- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)- Flexible work schedule and dress code- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit- Grocery coupons- 30 days December bonus- Employee Stock Purchase Plan- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet billsEPAM 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.