Senior Site Reliability Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our team.You will bring technical expertise and a proactive approach to independently manage and optimize our production environments. In this role, you will focus on maintaining system reliability, scaling infrastructure, and supporting continuous integration and deployment processes. If you have a strong background in Kubernetes and monitoring tools, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our clients' success. ResponsibilitiesManage and maintain Kubernetes clusters including deployment, scaling, and troubleshootingDevelop and optimize Jenkins CI/CD pipelinesImplement and utilize Instana for observability and monitoringHandle ELK stack for log management, alerting, and dashboard creationProvide production support including incident management and root cause analysisPerform performance tuning to enhance system reliability and availabilityEnsure adherence to site reliability engineering best practicesWork independently as the sole SRE/DevOps specialist in the teamCollaborate with development and operations teams to improve system performanceAutomate deployment and monitoring processes where possibleMonitor system health and respond to alerts promptlyDocument processes and share knowledge with team membersContinuously evaluate tools and technologies to improve operational efficiencyParticipate in on-call rotation to support production systems RequirementsStrong hands-on experience with Kubernetes including deployment, troubleshooting, scaling, and monitoring with 3+ years of experienceProficiency in Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline development and optimizationExperience with Instana for observability, tracing, and monitoringBackground in using ELK stack for log management, alerting, and dashboardingSolid application production support skills including incident management and root cause analysisStrong understanding of site reliability engineering principles including reliability, availability, monitoring, and observabilityAbility to work independently as the only site reliability engineer or DevOps specialist on a teamExperience with performance tuning in production environmentsStrong written and verbal English communication skills (B2+) Nice to haveExperience with Amazon Web Services infrastructure setup and service integrationKnowledge of Terraform for infrastructure as codeSkills in Helm charts, templating, and deployment automationProficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or GroovyFamiliarity with Apache Kafka operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting We offerWe connect like-minded people: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impactEnjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own homeOpportunity to work abroad for up to two months per yearRelocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countriesCorporate and social eventsWe invest in your growth:  Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programsCertifications, including GCP, Azure and AWSUnlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Get AbstractFree English classes with certified teachersDiscounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh languageWe cover it all: Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase PlanMonetary bonuses for engaging in the referral programMedical & family care packageSix trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Coverage of psychology sessions of your choiceBenefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services) Immerse yourself in our collaborative culture by working on-site at our office in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda. Unlock the potential of remote work in Kazakhstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda. EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.