Lead Platform Engineer

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.ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain internal platforms that enable self-service deployment and application management for development teamsDevelop and update standardized tools, libraries, and frameworks to optimize development workflowsGuide adoption of AI technologies on the platform (GenAI, AI agents, AIOps) to improve developer productivity and operationsIntegrate diverse development tools and services within the platform ecosystem to support multiple teamsEnhance developer experience by providing comprehensive documentation, training, and support for platform toolsImplement strategies to ensure platforms deliver high availability, reliability, and performanceApply DORA metrics to assess and improve development and operational processesMonitor industry trends to incorporate emerging technologies and boost platform capabilitiesCollaborate with development, operations, and security teams to facilitate smooth application integrationOffer technical guidance to resolve platform issues and enhance system healthRequirementsMinimum of 5 years experience in platform engineering or a related fieldStrong knowledge of software development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologiesProficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and container technologies including Docker and KubernetesExperience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep and GitOps solutions such as Flux or ArgoCDFamiliarity with Crossplane, Pulumi, and AWS Controllers for Kubernetes to manage cloud resourcesExperience using internal developer platforms like Backstage, Humanitec, or OpsLevel to improve developer productivityUnderstanding of high availability, high performance multi-data center systems and hybrid cloud environmentsScripting skills in Bash, Shell, or PythonStrong troubleshooting abilities covering system resources and application stack issuesNative AI cloud services: AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Azure AIDesign, build, and operate AI agents and agentic frameworksCoding Agents Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, Trae, AntigravityProficient English communication skills in speaking, writing, and readingWe offerWe gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusivelyEPAM 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.