Senior Platform Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Turkey; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning & development

English courses

Mentoring programs

Diversity of tasks

Referral bonuses

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a Senior Platform Engineer to build and sustain internal platforms that empower dev teams with self-service deployment and streamlined workflows.

You will standardize tools, frameworks, and libraries, drive GenAI and AIOps adoption, and connect diverse development tools to improve platform health and developer experience. You will collaborate across security, operations, and engineering teams to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability while leveraging DORA

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in platform engineering or related roles.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep; GitOps tools like Flux or ArgoCD.
• Familiarity with Crossplane, Pulumi, and AWS Controllers for Kubernetes.
• Experience with internal developer platforms (Backstage, Humanitec, OpsLevel).
• Knowledge of high availability, multi-data center systems, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Shell, or Python.
• Strong English communication (speaking, writing, reading, B2+).

Responsibilities

• Build and support internal platforms enabling self-service deployment and management of apps.
• Create standardized tools, frameworks, and libraries to streamline workflows across teams.
• Lead adoption of GenAI, AI agents, and AIOps to boost productivity and ops.
• Connect development tools and services within the platform ecosystem.
• Improve developer experience via documentation, training, and support.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of platforms using DORA metrics.
• Track emerging technologies to advance platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams for smooth support.
• Provide guidance to address platform issues and improve system health.

Skills

CI/CD & DevOps

English communication

Scripting

Platform engineering

Hybrid cloud

HA & performance

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

Flux

ArgoCD

Crossplane

Pulumi

AWS Controllers for Kubernetes

Backstage

Humanitec

OpsLevel

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to build and support reliable internal platforms that equip development teams with self-service capabilities and efficient workflows. You will get the chance to spearhead the integration of AI-powered platform features, including generative AI (GenAI), autonomous agents, and AIOps, fostering innovation and operational excellence.Your focus will be on developing standardized tooling, frameworks, and smooth integrations to boost developer workflows and platform stability. This position provides a chance to collaborate with several teams and help refine development and operational processes. Come apply your platform engineering skills with us and help elevate the developer experience throughout our organization.ResponsibilitiesBuild and support internal platforms that enable self-service deployment and management of applicationsCreate standardized tools, frameworks, and libraries to simplify workflows across teamsLead the adoption of AI technologies on the platform (GenAI, AI agents, AIOps) to boost developer productivity and operationsConnect various development tools and services within the platform ecosystemImprove developer experience through documentation, training, and platform supportApply strategies to guarantee high availability, reliability, and performance of platformsLeverage DORA metrics to evaluate and enhance software delivery and operational processesTrack emerging technologies to continuously advance platform capabilitiesPartner with development, operations, and security teams for smooth application supportOffer technical guidance to address platform-related issues and improve system healthRequirements3+ years of experience in platform engineering or related rolesSolid understanding of software development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practicesProficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and containerization using Docker and KubernetesBackground in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep and GitOps tools like Flux or ArgoCDFamiliarity with cloud resource management tools, including Crossplane, Pulumi, and AWS Controllers for KubernetesExpertise in internal developer platforms such as Backstage, Humanitec, or OpsLevelKnowledge of high availability, high performance, multi-data center systems, and hybrid cloud environmentsSkills in scripting with Bash, Shell, or PythonCapability to troubleshoot complex system and application issuesProficiency in English communication across speaking, writing, and reading (B2 level or higher)Nice to haveFamiliarity with native AI cloud services: AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Azure AIBackground in designing, building, and operating AI agents and agentic frameworksFlexibility to use coding agents such as Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, Trae, AntigravityWe 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.