Lead Platform Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to design, build and maintain internal platforms that empower development teams with self-service capabilities for deploying, monitoring and managing applications at scale. Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Uzbekistan, whether it's the comfort of your home or our modern office in Tashkent. Responsibilities Design, build and maintain internal platforms that provide development teams with self-service capabilities for deploying, monitoring and managing applications at scaleDevelop and maintain standardized tools, frameworks and libraries to streamline development workflows and promote best practices across multiple teamsEnsure seamless integration of various development tools and services within the platform ecosystem to support a large number of development teamsImprove the overall developer experience by providing robust documentation, training and support for platform tools and servicesImplement practices to ensure high availability, reliability and performance of the platforms, supporting the needs of numerous development teamsUtilize DORA metrics (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Changes, Change Failure Rate, Mean Time to Recovery) to measure and improve the performance of development and operational processesStay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance platform functionality and developer productivityCollaborate with development, operations and security teams to ensure seamless integration and support of applicationsProvide technical guidance and support to resolve platform-related issues and improve overall system health Requirements At least 5 years of related experience in platform engineering or a related roleUnderstanding of software development processes, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesProficiency in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep) and GitOps tools (Flux, ArgoCD)Familiarity with tools like Crossplane, Pulumi and AWS Controllers for Kubernetes (ACK) for managing cloud resourcesExperience with Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) such as Backstage, Humanitec and OpsLevel to enhance developer productivityUnderstanding of and experience working with high availability, high performance, multi-data center systems and hybrid cloud environmentsSkills in scripting with Bash, Shell and PythonAbility to troubleshoot complex issues ranging from system resources to application stack tracesGood English communication skills (speaking, writing and reading) We offer We connect like-minded people:Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impactEnjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own homeOpportunity to work abroad for up to two months per yearRelocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countriesCorporate and social eventsWe invest in your growth:Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programsCertifications, including GCP, Azure and AWSUnlimited access to EPAM's internal learning databaseFree English classes with certified teachersDiscounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek languageWe cover it all:Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral programMedical & family care packageFour trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programsBenefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services) EPAM Uzbekistan is a team of technologists and innovators united by technology. In 2019, we opened our first office in Tashkent. Since then, we’ve built a continuously learning organization that helps its employees reach their full potential and achieve professional goals through learning. Our agile methodologies, client collaboration frameworks, engineering excellence programs, and hybrid teams offer many career paths and development opportunities.