Lead Platform Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Turkey; On-site; TRY 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous upskilling

Private health insurance

English courses

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a Lead Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain internal platforms enabling self-service deployment and app management for development teams.

You will drive standardized tools and frameworks, guide GenAI and AI agent adoption, and integrate diverse tools to support many teams across cloud environments. Strong collaboration and documentation support are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in platform engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps processes.
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and container tech (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
• Familiarity with Flux or ArgoCD for GitOps.
• Experience with Backstage, Humanitec or OpsLevel to boost productivity.
• Understanding of high-availability multi-data center systems.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Shell or Python; strong debugging.
• Excellent English communication and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain internal platforms enabling self-service deployment.
• Develop and update standardized tools, libraries, and frameworks.
• Guide adoption of GenAI, AI agents, and AIOps on the platform.
• Integrate diverse dev tools and services in the platform ecosystem.
• Improve developer experience via documentation, training, and support.
• Ensure platforms deliver high availability, reliability, and performance.
• Apply DORA metrics to measure and improve processes.
• Collaborate with security, operations, and development teams.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps methodologies

Cloud architecture

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Troubleshooting

English communication

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

Flux

ArgoCD

Backstage

Humanitec

OpsLevel

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain internal platforms that empower development teams to deliver software efficiently and at scale. In this role, you will lead the integration of AI-enabled platform capabilities—including generative AI (GenAI), intelligent agents, and AIOps—to enhance automation, reliability, and developer productivity across the organization.You will focus on creating standardized tools and frameworks that improve workflows and promote best practices across multiple teams. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure platform reliability, high availability, and seamless integration of development tools. Join us to contribute to enhancing the developer experience and advancing platform performance.ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain internal platforms that enable self-service deployment and application management for development teamsDevelop and update standardized tools, libraries, and frameworks to optimize development workflowsGuide adoption of AI technologies on the platform (GenAI, AI agents, AIOps) to improve developer productivity and operationsIntegrate diverse development tools and services within the platform ecosystem to support multiple teamsEnhance developer experience by providing comprehensive documentation, training, and support for platform toolsImplement strategies to ensure platforms deliver high availability, reliability, and performanceApply DORA metrics to assess and improve development and operational processesMonitor industry trends to incorporate emerging technologies and boost platform capabilitiesCollaborate with development, operations, and security teams to facilitate smooth application integrationOffer technical guidance to resolve platform issues and enhance system healthRequirementsMinimum of 5 years experience in platform engineering or a related fieldStrong knowledge of software development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologiesProficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and container technologies including Docker and KubernetesExperience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep and GitOps solutions such as Flux or ArgoCDFamiliarity with Crossplane, Pulumi, and AWS Controllers for Kubernetes to manage cloud resourcesExperience using internal developer platforms like Backstage, Humanitec, or OpsLevel to improve developer productivityUnderstanding of high availability, high performance multi-data center systems and hybrid cloud environmentsScripting skills in Bash, Shell, or PythonStrong troubleshooting abilities covering system resources and application stack issuesNative AI cloud services: AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Azure AIDesign, build, and operate AI agents and agentic frameworksCoding Agents Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, Trae, AntigravityProficient English communication skills in speaking, writing, and readingWe offerCONTINUOUS UPSKILLING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENTDiversity of tasks and projectsAssessment center for objective review of competency levelPersonal development planMentoring programs and leadership developmentCertification and professional development supportAccess to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal coursesEnglish courses taught by certified teachersCORPORATE BENEFITSExtra leave daysReferral bonusesCOMPENSATION PACKAGECompetitive compensation paid in USDRegular salary and performance reviewsMEDICAL & HEALTHCAREPrivate health insuranceWell-being eventsWORKING ENVIRONMENTRecreation areas and kitchensTea, coffee and snacksSports equipment and game consolesIT EquipmentMicrosoft’s Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP)Please note that our Talent Attraction Team reviews applications and CVs submitted in English.EPAM 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.