Chief Cloud Platform Engineer
The Chief Cloud Platform Engineer we are seeking should have proficiency in AWS Cloud, CI/CD, Python, and Bash.
This remote team role involves leading a team tasked with creating and maintaining a robust, self-service platform that supports the software development life cycle (SDLC) on a global scale. Your expertise will be pivotal in optimizing our processes and guaranteeing a smooth, efficient developmental experience for our development teams across the organization.
Your main responsibilities will encompass designing and implementing a scalable and robust self-service platform. Furthermore, you will integrate a vast range of AWS serverless and PaaS Cloud services to facilitate seamless and secure access to resources necessary for development, testing, and deployment.
- Scalable and robust self-service AWS Cloud platform design and implementation for the software development life cycle
- AWS serverless and PaaS Cloud services integration to ensure seamless and secure access to resources necessary for development, testing, and deployment
- Utilization of AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, and Serverless Application Model (SAM) for infrastructure and resource management
- CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance using tools such as Bamboo CI and Jenkins to promote efficient and reliable software releases
- Collaboration with development teams to identify, prioritize, and address requirements for the self-service platform to accommodate evolving needs
- Establishment and promotion of best practices and guidelines for effective use of technologies and automation within the organization
- Platform performance, availability, and security monitoring and management, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies
- Continuous evaluation and recommendation of new tools, technologies, and approaches to improve the platform and maintain a cutting-edge development environment
- 7+ years of production experience in cloud platform engineering, focusing on AWS Cloud, CI/CD, Python, and Bash scripting
- 2+ years of relevant leadership experience
- Proven expertise in deploying and managing AWS Cloud services and their integrations with CI/CD tools
- Strong knowledge of CloudFormation, AWS CDK, SDK
- Deep knowledge of Algorithms & Data structures
- Experience in configuring and managing CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo CI, Jenkins, or similar tools
- Exceptional programming skills and expert knowledge in Bash and Python scripting
- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and with various stakeholders
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional and/or DevOps Engineer Professional certifications
- Knowledge of Serverless Application Model (SAM) and Terraform
- Familiarity with Generative AI
- Experience in building self-service platforms for large-scale, global organizations
- Familiarity with other cloud platforms, such as Azure
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn