Lead Backstage.io GCP DevOps Engineer
Summary
Lead the build and scaling of an internal developer portal on GCP, integrating Backstage.io with Elastic Stack, Jenkins, JIRA, and Node.js services while coordinating distributed teams.
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are seeking a Lead Backstage.io GCP DevOps Engineer to build and evolve an internal developer portal on Google Cloud Platform, spanning infrastructure, web applications, and Node.js hosting and deployment with enterprise integrations. You will lead delivery across distributed teams and leverage AI-assisted development workflows to accelerate outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of GCP infrastructure and DevOps practices supporting an internal developer portal
- Design scalable hosting and deployment patterns for web applications and Node.js services
- Build integrations that connect Elastic Stack entities into the Backstage software catalog
- Integrate extensions, templates, and render scripts to expand Backstage capabilities
- Implement a capability to run Terraform scripts as part of platform workflows
- Integrate JIRA service desk capabilities into the portal
- Integrate Jenkins CI/CD capabilities into the portal
- Coordinate work across distributed teams to deliver cross-cutting platform improvements
- Apply AI-assisted development workflows to increase team productivity and delivery speed
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps and infrastructure delivery for web applications
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with Elastic Stack integrations (ELK)
- Experience with Node.js backend hosting and deployment
- Lead-level ownership and ability to work independently across distributed, cross-functional teams
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
- Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2)
Nice to have
- GitHub Copilot
- Jenkins
- Node.js
- Redis
- TypeScript
We offer
- 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
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.