Google Cloud Platform Architect & Tech Lead

EPAM Systems; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid by design mode

Remote within Poland

Opportunity to work abroad up to 60 90

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Poland is seeking a hands-on Google Cloud Technical Lead who blends architectural thinking with active engineering practice. You will guide cloud platform design, set standards, and lead Terraform-driven automation across GCP services.

The role operates in the Cloud Center of Excellence, part of an Agile Release Train, mentoring engineers, validating designs, and ensuring security, quality, and cost optimization by design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in cloud engineering with a strong Google Cloud Platform focus.
• Expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with enterprise cost optimization and FinOps practices.
• Proficient in Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience leading teams and working with Agile/SAFe.
• Proven track record in roadmapping and architecture design.
• Experience in large international organizations.

Responsibilities

• Definition of technology standards and the future state of Google Cloud Platform services.
• Collaborate with PO, Scrum Master, and architects to develop and operate GCP platform services.
• Lead IAM design across Google Cloud Platform, including service accounts and policies.
• Drive infrastructure automation with Terraform and reusable modules.
• Support teams with hands-on IaC and automation best practices.
• Embed billing visibility and cost optimization with FinOps stakeholders.
• Ensure security, compliance and quality through reviews and validations.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to cloud best practices and docs.
• Build proofs of concept and proofs of value for new GCP capabilities.
• Maintain high-quality cloud design documentation.

Skills

Cloud engineering leadership

Google Cloud Platform

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Agile / SAFe / Scrum

Security & compliance mindset

English communication (B2+)

Tools

Terraform

GKE

Cloud Run

Job description

EPAM Systems in Poland is seeking a hands-on Google Cloud Technical Lead who blends architectural thinking with active engineering practice. You will guide cloud platform design, set standards, and lead Terraform-driven automation across GCP services.

The role operates in the Cloud Center of Excellence, part of an Agile Release Train, mentoring engineers, validating designs, and ensuring security, quality, and cost optimization by design.