Senior DevOps Engineer

About the job We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to drive the design and implementation of self-service templates, security guardrails, code quality standards and custom development initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate with SRE and development teams to enable GitOps-driven deployments, strengthen security posture and deliver custom integrations for hybrid cloud environments. Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Lithuania or connect with colleagues at our Vilnius and Kaunas offices. Responsibilities Definition of baseline Terraform, Flux and Crossplane templates for GitOps-driven deployments Creation of curated application deployment templates for pilot and custom apps Publication of a self-service catalog for SRE and development teams Integration of templates into pipeline automation and transition of template ownership to relevant teams Implementation of an Azure AD-based IAM strategy for centralized authentication Setup of admission control with Kyverno or OPA Gatekeeper and expansion of security guardrails for vendor deployments Finalization of cluster-to-cluster network policies and encryption in transit, along with holistic security reviews and penetration tests Alignment of code quality checks (linting, unit tests) with CI/CD pipelines and establishment of core coding guidelines for microservices, helm charts and Terraform scripts Introduction of peer review and gating processes for PRs, including integration of code scanning tools (Snyk, SonarQube) Launch of an internal leaderboard or dashboard to visualize code quality violations and coverage Development of bridging services for hybrid cloud requirements, custom DR automation scripts and core data integrity checks Execution of integration tests with pilot vendor's application and hardening of custom components for production readiness Requirements 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role Expertise in Terraform, Flux and Crossplane for GitOps-driven deployments Proficiency in CI/CD pipeline automation and self-service catalog publication Knowledge of Azure AD-based IAM strategies for centralized authentication Background in admission control tooling such as Kyverno or OPA Gatekeeper Skills in vulnerability scanning and code scanning tools including Snyk and SonarQube Competency in defining code quality benchmarks, peer review processes and gating policies Familiarity with microservices, helm charts and Terraform scripting standards Understanding of network policies, encryption in transit and penetration testing Capability to develop custom DR automation scripts, data integrity checks and bridging services for hybrid cloud requirements We offer Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more Salary range €3.8K-€5.7K gross, based on your experience and interview results. EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Lithuania to over 1,300+ talented innovators in just 5 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.