We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Senior Platform Engineer to join our team and take ownership of building and managing a Kubernetes-based platform.

This role is central to enabling other engineering teams to deploy secure, reliable, and scalable applications while ensuring the platform supports high availability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications using Golang, focusing on scalability and efficiency
• Manage applications on Kubernetes, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align platform capabilities with organizational needs
• Participate in periodic on-call duty (12/7 every 4-5 weeks), addressing support needs and resolving incidents
• Monitor production environments to proactively identify and mitigate issues or weaknesses
• Design and implement Kubernetes operators to streamline application lifecycle management
• Leverage Crossplane for automating infrastructure provisioning and resource management
• Create and manage CI/CD pipelines to optimize deployment workflows
• Design RESTful APIs following stringent performance and security best practices
• Document APIs using OpenAPI, enabling seamless integration and comprehensive user guidance

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development
• 3+ years of experience developing scalable applications with Golang
• Competency in deploying and maintaining applications in Kubernetes environments
• Availability for on-call support duty on a recurring schedule (12/7 every 4-5 weeks)
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level

Nice to have

• Expertise in creating Kubernetes operators to enhance platform functionality
• Proficiency with Crossplane for infrastructure automation and management
• Capability to design RESTful APIs and work with OpenAPI specifications
• Familiarity with AWS or other leading cloud platforms
• Skills in building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or equivalent tools
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk
• Background in supporting and maintaining critical production environments

We offer

• With us you can:
  • Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
  • Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
  • Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
  • Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
  • Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
  • Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• We focus on your professional growth:
  • You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
  • Receive regular feedback from colleagues
  • Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
  • Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
  • Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
  • Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
  • Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
  • Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
  • Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
• What we offer:
  • Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
  • Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
  • Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
  • Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
  • E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children

Kindly note that this role supports remote work, but only from within Ukraine.

Kindly be advised that the set of benefits, including learning, certification, and other opportunities, may vary depending on the role you apply for. Our recruiter will be able to share more details about the specific opportunity during your general interview.

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 61,700 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.

The remote option applies only to the Candidates who will be working from any location in Ukraine.