Lead GCP DevOps Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount

Career development programs

English classes

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Lead GCP DevOps Engineer to drive Google Cloud Platform solutions and guide teams on best practices. You will shape technical decisions, manage complex deployments and set up scalable, reliable cloud-native processes.

You will mentor team members, own CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and cloud architecture for high availability, security, and performance across Kubernetes clusters and GCP services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering or related roles.
• Advanced qualifications and hands-on expertise in GCP services (GKE, CloudBuild, Secret Management and Container Registry).
• Proven ability to manage high availability, scalability and security for Kubernetes clusters and cloud apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead in clarifying technical requirements and project scope.
• Provide leadership with customers to ensure alignment and success.
• Define and implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD and IaC.

Skills

GCP

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Terraform

Python

GitHub

Jenkins

Docker

Ansible

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

GKE

CloudBuild

Container Registry

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead GCP DevOps Engineer to take a pivotal role in delivering Google Cloud Platform solutions for our clients. In this leadership position, you will drive the architecture, guide teams on best practices and provide strategic oversight for cloud-native transformations. You will play a key role in shaping technical decisions, managing complex deployments and setting up processes for scalability and reliability. If you have the expertise and are passionate about leading impactful projects, we encourage you to apply.We would like to inform you that this role is primarily offered under a standard employment contract, in accordance with applicable labor regulations.ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of technical requirements clarification and project scope definitionProvide leadership in engaging customers to ensure project alignment and successDirect and supervise the adaptation of customer applications to a cloud-native frameworkDefine and implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaaC)Architect and optimize cloud applications for scalability, including CDN, caching, compute optimizations and robust load-balancing setupsOversee the deployment and configuration of GCP services such as identity management, secure network architecture, application security and billing processesCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation of technical decisions, designs and processesMonitor, troubleshoot and ensure optimal performance for cloud applications, including Kubernetes clusters and network connectivityMentor and guide team members through knowledge-sharing and training sessions to enhance technical expertise across the teamRequirements5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering or related rolesAdvanced qualifications and hands-on expertise in GCP services such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), CloudBuild, Secret Management and Container RegistryProven ability to manage high availability, scalability and security for Kubernetes clusters and cloud applicationsExcellent knowledge of Version Control systems like GitHub, with experience in branch strategies and repository managementMastery of CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar platformsExpertise in creating and managing Dockerfiles and Kubernetes YAML configurationsIn-depth knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like AnsibleStrong troubleshooting skills for Kubernetes clusters, network connectivity issues and distributed system performance bottlenecksFamiliarity with diagnosing and debugging Python-based applications and other cloud-native technologiesExperience with enterprise AI integration using AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, and Azure AI ServicesExpertise in design, build, and operation of AI agents and agentic AI frameworksStrong knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and implementationHands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools, such as Cursor, Claude Code, Trae, OpenCode, Antigravity, or similarUnderstanding of modern Generative AI technologies, LLMs, and enterprise AI solution designWe offerWe gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusivelyEPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.