Overview

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.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of technical requirements clarification and project scope definition
  • Provide leadership in engaging customers to ensure project alignment and success
  • Direct and supervise the adaptation of customer applications to a cloud-native framework
  • Define 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 setups
  • Oversee the deployment and configuration of GCP services such as identity management, secure network architecture, application security and billing processes
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of technical decisions, designs and processes
  • Monitor, troubleshoot and ensure optimal performance for cloud applications, including Kubernetes clusters and network connectivity
  • Mentor and guide team members through knowledge-sharing and training sessions to enhance technical expertise across the team

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering or related roles
  • Advanced qualifications and hands-on expertise in GCP services such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), CloudBuild, Secret Management and Container Registry
  • Proven ability to manage high availability, scalability and security for Kubernetes clusters and cloud applications
  • Excellent knowledge of Version Control systems like GitHub, with experience in branch strategies and repository management
  • Mastery of CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar platforms
  • Expertise in creating and managing Dockerfiles and Kubernetes YAML configurations
  • In-depth knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for Kubernetes clusters, network connectivity issues and distributed system performance bottlenecks
  • Familiarity with diagnosing and debugging Python-based applications and other cloud-native technologies

Poland (Prod)

We gather like-minded people:

  • Engineering community of industry professionals
  • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

  • Outstanding career roadmap
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
  • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru
  • English classes

We cover it all:

  • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more
  • Referral bonuses
  • Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

  • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview.
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.

[epamgdo] Poland (About EPAM)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.