Lead Cloud-Native Platform Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Cloud-Native Platform Engineer to join our Engineering Enablement Platform team.
The ideal candidate will have extensive cloud-native experience and a strong developer background, capable of working with modern programming languages.
This position offers hybrid setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Pulumi with TypeScript
• Design and execute system-level tests to confirm exceptional quality and reliability
• Handle flaky tests and improve test stability
• Work closely with diverse teams to seamlessly integrate infrastructure components with other platforms
• Engage in the developing and sustaining of the CI/CD pipelines
• Write comprehensive user-friendly documentation for end-users and maintainers
• Work independently and within small team settings to meet project milestones

Requirements

• Extensive cloud-native experience with at least one primary cloud service provider Azure experience is preferred, but not mandatory
• If you do not have Azure experience, a willingness and the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to the Azure environment is essential
• A strong developer background with proficiency in TypeScript or any other OOP language (NET, Python, Java), with the ability to swiftly transition to TypeScript Proficiency does not have to be Pulumi specific
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Pulumi or Terraform
• Prior experience in writing system-level tests for infrastructure components
• Proven experience with Kubernetes
• English of B2 level an above

Nice to have

• Familiarity with GitHub Actions

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more

Salary range €4K-€5.9K gross, based on your experience and interview results.
About EPAM
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.
With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 130+ talented innovators in 2 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.