Chief Data DevOps Engineer

Job description

We are searching for a seasoned and visionary
Chief Data DevOps Engineer / Cloud Infrastructure Specialist
with extensive expertise in
Microsoft Azure, Python, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions
.

As a chief, you will play a strategic leadership role in shaping and executing the organization's cloud infrastructure roadmap while fostering innovation, operational excellence, and collaboration across teams, customers, vendors, and third-party stakeholders.

You will be responsible for driving proactive solutions to complex challenges, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards, spearheading automation initiatives, and championing transformative data engineering efforts.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the strategic vision for scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions, leveraging Terraform and Microsoft Azure
• Architect and oversee the design, implementation, and evolution of high-availability and resilient infrastructure systems to achieve enterprise-level performance and scalability
• Develop and continuously improve CI/CD strategies and automation frameworks, leveraging Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to drive efficiency and innovation
• Lead large-scale migration projects, including workflows and pipelines, to GitHub Actions while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practices
• Orchestrate and guide Python-based data engineering initiatives to manage complex data integration, transformation, and optimization processes
• Establish and enforce enterprise-wide security and compliance frameworks across all DevOps operations, embedding best practices into systems and workflows
• Act as an ambassador for the organization in key external engagements with customers, vendors, and third-party stakeholders, fostering partnerships and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Guide team-wide innovation and learning initiatives, embedding a culture of excellence and collaboration within the DevOps function
• Spearhead the creation and maintenance of enterprise-grade technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor industry trends, evaluate emerging technologies, and implement future-proofing strategies to ensure the organization remains competitive and at the cutting edge of cloud and DevOps innovation
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology strategies with business objectives, ensuring infrastructure initiatives create measurable and sustainable impact
• Design and implement governance strategies that enable scalability, resilience, and cost optimization of the organization's cloud infrastructure

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, DevOps, and pipeline automation roles in enterprise environments
• 2+ years of leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering infrastructure strategies and driving cross-functional team success
• Expert-level expertise in Microsoft Azure, with demonstrated experience managing Virtual Networks, Private Endpoints, Network Security Groups (NSG), and DNS zones
• Advanced proficiency in Python with a focus on architecting solutions for data integration, automation, and workflow orchestration at scale
• Extensive hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code, including implementing scalable and highly reliable cloud solutions
• Proven success in designing, managing, and optimizing complex CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions within enterprise environments
• Comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure security principles, regulatory compliance standards, API integration, and industry-leading cloud architecture practices
• Deep expertise in version control systems, configuration management, and monitoring tools to ensure seamless operations and system performance
• Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse internal teams, external partners, and leadership stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills to address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions
• Superior written and verbal communication skills in English (C1 level or higher)

Nice to have

• Advanced expertise in Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and Azure SQL Server for large-scale data analytics and processing
• Proven experience with Cloud FinOps methodologies for managing and optimizing cloud costs while meeting enterprise financial objectives
• Track record of driving organization-wide DevOps culture improvements that strengthen collaboration, enhance workflows, and scale infrastructure long-term

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

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