Job description

Join our team as a Lead Cloud Engineer , where you'll take ownership of user stories, execute independently on development tasks, and deliver secure, scalable Google Cloud solutions (with Azure exposure) that drive business innovation. At EPAM, you'll work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex challenges, and shape the future of digital innovation. With access to continuous learning, mentorship, and global projects, your expertise will drive meaningful change. Req# 987517871 Responsibilities: • Participate in user story creation, refinement, and estimation alongside product owners and business stakeholders • Independently pick up and complete user stories from design through implementation and testing • Develop and implement cloud solutions for infrastructure and applications, primarily in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with exposure to Microsoft Azure • Contribute to reference architectures, guiding principles, and solution building blocks for enterprise cloud adoption • Support technology standards and best practices for cloud services and programmable infrastructure • Ensure security is integrated into all development and cloud solutions through proper design and implementation • Communicate progress, technical decisions, and impacts clearly to stakeholders across various roles and business domains • Develop proof-of-concept and contribute to position papers to drive technological improvements and innovation • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into working technical solutions Requirements: • Strong hands-on development experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) — primary requirement • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Azure is preferred • Proven ability to work independently, taking ownership of stories/tasks from start to finish • Strong knowledge of cloud-based delivery models, PaaS offerings, and data integration patterns • Experience applying engineering and coding skills in agile environments with DevOps practices • Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to engage independently with stakeholders across various roles and business domains • Familiarity with IT architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF) and service management processes (ITIL) is a plus, but not required • Must be able to work onsite at client's office in Wilton, CT 2-3 days a week

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Must-haves

Req# 987517871
Participate in user story creation, refinement, and estimation alongside product owners and business stakeholders
Independently pick up and complete user stories from design through implementation and testing
Develop and implement cloud solutions for infrastructure and applications, primarily in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with exposure to Microsoft Azure
Contribute to reference architectures, guiding principles, and solution building blocks for enterprise cloud adoption
Support technology standards and best practices for cloud services and programmable infrastructure
Ensure security is integrated into all development and cloud solutions through proper design and implementation
Communicate progress, technical decisions, and impacts clearly to stakeholders across various roles and business domains
Develop proof-of-concept and contribute to position papers to drive technological improvements and innovation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into working technical solutions
Strong hands-on development experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) — primary requirement
Proven ability to work independently, taking ownership of stories/tasks from start to finish
Strong knowledge of cloud-based delivery models, PaaS offerings, and data integration patterns
Experience applying engineering and coding skills in agile environments with DevOps practices
Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to engage independently with stakeholders across various roles and business domains
Must be able to work onsite at client's office in Wilton, CT 2-3 days a week

Nice-to-haves

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Azure is preferred
Familiarity with IT architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF) and service management processes (ITIL) is a plus, but not required

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azuregcpagile

Platform: epam
Effort: medium