Lead Platform Engineer

Lead Platform Engineer Miejsce pracy: Kraków Technologies we use Expected • AWS • Microsoft Azure • Google Cloud Platform • Docker • Kubernetes • Terraform • CloudFormation • Bicep • GitOps • Flux • ArgoCD • Crossplane • Pulumi • Bash • Shell • Python • Claude Code • OpenCode • Cursor • Trae • Antigravity About the project 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. Your responsibilities • Design and maintain internal platforms that enable self-service deployment and application management for development teams • Develop and update standardized tools, libraries, and frameworks to optimize development workflows • Guide adoption of AI technologies on the platform (GenAI, AI agents, AIOps) to improve developer productivity and operations • Integrate diverse development tools and services within the platform ecosystem to support multiple teams • Enhance developer experience by providing comprehensive documentation, training, and support for platform tools • Implement strategies to ensure platforms deliver high availability, reliability, and performance • Apply DORA metrics to assess and improve development and operational processes • Monitor industry trends to incorporate emerging technologies and boost platform capabilities • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to facilitate smooth application integration • Offer technical guidance to resolve platform issues and enhance system health Our requirements • Minimum of 5 years experience in platform engineering or a related field • Strong knowledge of software development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies • Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes • Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep and GitOps solutions such as Flux or ArgoCD • Familiarity with Crossplane, Pulumi, and AWS Controllers for Kubernetes to manage cloud resources • Experience using internal developer platforms like Backstage, Humanitec, or OpsLevel to improve developer productivity • Understanding of high availability, high performance multi-data center systems and hybrid cloud environments • Scripting skills in Bash, Shell, or Python • Strong troubleshooting abilities covering system resources and application stack issues • Native AI cloud services: AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Azure AI • Design, build, and operate AI agents and agentic frameworks • Coding Agents Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, Trae, Antigravity • Proficient English communication skills in speaking, writing, and reading What we offer We gather like-minded people: •Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization •Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture •Hybrid by design mode 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: •Career development programs •Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs •Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS) •English classes We cover it all: •Stable pay •Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount •Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers) •Referral bonuses up to $2,000 •Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more •Corporate, social and well-being events Please, note: •Benefits listed above are available to employees only •We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually •We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively This is how we work on a project • Continuous Deployment • Continuous Integration • DevOps Development opportunities we offer • conferences in Poland • development budget • external training • industry-specific e-learning platforms • intracompany training • mentoring • soft skills training • space for experimenting • substantive support from technological leaders • support of IT events • technical knowledge exchange within the company Benefits • private medical care • life insurance • flexible working time • fruits • integration events • retirement pension plan • no dress code • video games at work • coffee / tea • parking space for employees • leisure zone • employee referral program • charity initiatives Recruitment stages • Recruiter Interview (30 min) • Technical Interview (90 min) • Manager Interview (60 min) • Meeting with the Project Team or Client (60 min, optional) • Welcome Aboard! EPAM Systems (Poland) sp. z o.o. 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. 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