Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Engineering Manager to facilitate the organization and oversight of cloud engineering teams and small to mid-size projects.

In this role, you will define project roles and processes, ensure top-tier delivery aligned with best practices, and offer hands-on technical assistance, including code reviews, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts. You will develop project visibility and reporting mechanisms, implement SLA and SLO monitoring, and support diverse engagement structures. The role demands a proven ability to lead teams of up to 20 FTE, deep technical expertise in cloud fundamentals, and strong communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the organization and oversight of cloud engineering teams and projects
  • Define team roles, workflows, and delivery standards
  • Provide hands-on technical assistance in code reviews, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts
  • Develop project visibility and reporting mechanisms with minimal oversight
  • Implement SLA and SLO monitoring to ensure service performance benchmarks are met
  • Support diverse engagement structures, including time-and-materials and fixed-price models
  • Participate in client communication, proposal generation, and minor pre-sales tasks
  • Lead teams of up to 20 FTE, handling recruitment, onboarding, staffing, performance evaluation, and retention initiatives
  • Ensure delivery aligned with best practices in cloud engineering
  • Represent the organization at industry events, including conferences and meetups
  • Simplify and communicate complex technical concepts for varied audiences, both technical and non-technical

Requirements

  • 5+ years of IT experience, with at least 2 years in managerial roles
  • Advanced expertise in at least one major cloud provider (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), with multi-cloud experience preferred
  • Advanced proficiency with Infrastructure as Code technologies (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD platforms, and containerization/orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong knowledge of observability solutions and familiarity with practices in Site Reliability Engineering and Platform Engineering
  • Strong understanding of system architecture and application of principles from the Well-Architected Framework
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud security encompassing best practices, identity and access management, compliance, and data protection
  • Proven experience managing teams of 20–50 FTE, encompassing the full employee management cycle
  • Background in pre-sales and proposal generation, involving estimation, presentations, and detailed documentation
  • Skills in delivery management and coordination of projects
  • English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

  • Background in system design and cloud maturity assessments
  • Showcase of consulting capabilities and experience crafting business case analyses
  • Financial awareness with familiarity with engagement models and budget considerations
  • Market orientation combined with domain consulting capabilities
  • Advanced mentoring and coaching skills, with active contributions to knowledge-sharing programs
  • Familiarity with Generative AI applications and prompt engineering techniques
  • Participation in R&D initiatives and accelerator programs

Ukraine

With us you can:

  • Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
  • Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
  • Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
  • Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
  • Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
  • Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)

We focus on your professional growth:

  • You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
  • Receive regular feedback from colleagues
  • Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
  • Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
  • Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
  • Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
  • Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
  • Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
  • Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)

What we offer:

  • Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
  • Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
  • Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
  • Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
  • E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children

[epamgdo] Ukraine (benefits may differ)

Kindly be advised that the set of benefits, including learning, certification, and other opportunities, may vary depending on the role you apply for. Our recruiter will be able to share more details about the specific opportunity during your general interview.

[epamgdo] Ukraine (About EPAM)

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 62,350 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.