Lead Cloud Native Engineer – GCP

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.

We are seeking a Technical Lead with strong Application Development expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in designing and implementing robust, scalable cloud-based solutions. If you are an experienced professional passionate about GCP technologies and committed to staying abreast of emerging trends, apply today.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based solutions using GCP, establishing and adhering to cloud architecture standards and best practices
• Hands on coding experience in building Java Applications using GCP Native Services like GKE, CloudRun, Functions, Firestore, CloudSQL, PubSub, etc.
• Develop low-level application architecture designs based on enterprise standards
• Choose appropriate GCP services meeting functional and non-functional requirements
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge with GCP PaaS, Serverless, and Database services
• Provide technical leadership to development and infrastructure teams, guiding them throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure all cloud-based solutions comply with security and regulatory standards
• Enhance cloud-based solutions optimizing performance, cost, and scalability
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and trends in the industry
• Familiarity with GCP GenAI solutions and models including Vertex.ai, Codebison, and Gemini models is preferred, but not required
• Having hands on experience in front end technologies like Angular or React will be added advantage

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar field
• Must have 8 + years of extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining applications on GCP
• Comprehensive expertise in GCP services such as GKE, Cloudrun, Functions, Cloud SQL, Firestore, Firebase, Apigee, GCP App Engine, Gemini Code Assist, Vertex AI, Spanner, Memorystore, Service Mesh, and Cloud Monitoring
• Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and experience in implementing security controls in GCP
• Thorough understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools like Terraform and a sound understanding of DevOps principles
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide a technical team

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)