Lead Platform Engineer/DevOps AWS

We are seeking a Lead Platform Engineer/DevOps AWS to join a global Cloud Hosting team, taking ownership of EKS cluster management, infrastructure automation, and platform reliability while working closely with customers to enable streamlined application and service development on cloud infrastructure.

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage EKS clusters and related automations across the global Cloud Hosting team
• Solve problems at every layer of the technology stack
• Develop high quality, stable code for automation and internal customer facing APIs
• Participate in the Support and On-call rota, providing support to customers on Cloud Engineering services (one week per 2-3 months, additional bonus applies)
• Write and publish High Level Designs and developer documentation
• Participate in bottom up planning around release schedules, workload, and priorities
• Design for privacy, security, compliance, high availability, performance, and resilience across all web services and infrastructure capabilities
• Ensure fast turnaround of feature requests and bug fixes for customers
• Reduce engineering effort required to provision, deploy, configure, update, and repair applications, games, or services running on cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with multiple teams across the globe to evolve Cloud Infrastructure and Online Game Developer Experience practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or DevOps roles, with a strong background in AWS or GCP
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, ideally including Vault, Kyverno, and policy management
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Bash, with proven experience in an IaC approach
• Expertise in Terraform and AWS cloud services
• Familiarity with Docker, Ansible, and networking concepts
• Knowledge of MongoDB
• Basic knowledge of Go, with the flexibility to complete a short test task on GoLang before the client interview and the capability to learn GoLang quickly
• Strong communication skills and client centricity
• Ability to participate in an On-Call support rota (one week per 2-3 months, compensated as an additional bonus)
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

We offer

• We connect like-minded people
• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth
• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• We cover it all
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
  

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.