Systems Engineer Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure and applications on AWS using infrastructure as code and configuration management tools
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline deployment, monitoring, and scaling processes
• Implement and manage Kubernetes clusters, including configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Implement infrastructure as code principles and practices using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration
• Maintain and improve configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to ensure consistent and reliable system configurations across environments
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, scalability issues, and other system-related problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify infrastructure requirements, provide technical guidance, and support infrastructure-related projects
• Conduct periodic security audits and implement necessary measures to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the infrastructure
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in DevOps and SRE domains and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes

Requirements

• Deep knowledge / production experience with AWS. AWS certification is a plus
• Strong understanding SDLC and typical software development practices / methodologies
• Experience developing automation scripts, tools and services using one or more programming / scripting languages: Python, Go, JavaScript, Groovy, Bash
• Production experience with microservices, containers and container orchestration tools, preferably Kubernetes
• Expertise in infrastructure as code principles and experience with tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack
• Ability to propose, describe and defend technical solutions and make data-driven decisions
• Experience working at the lead position, driving the team and providing guidance, assessing and estimating tasks and technical stories
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment and work effectively in cross-functional teams

We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• 26 paid holiday days
• Commuting to work- costs reimbursement
• Pension Plan scheme
• Discretionary Performance Based bonus
• Laptop + Corporate Simcard + Corporate Mobile Device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Annual Salary Review
• Trainings, Internal Education and Dutch Language Courses
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Relocation Package
• Regular Corporate and Social Events
• The opportunity to be part of a diverse and multicultural company
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Certain benefits and perks may be subject to eligibility requirements

About 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