Platform Architect (Cloud VDI & IaC)

We're looking for a Platform Architect to take charge of designing, running, and steadily enhancing our cloud platform. This position functions mainly as an individual contributor role, demanding a high degree of personal accountability and the ability to operate independently, while still partnering with one additional team member and various customer-side stakeholders. We're after someone with robust Cloud VDI / End-User Computing (EUC) background across any leading hyperscaler or enterprise VDI technology stack, whether that's Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware/Omnissa Horizon, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Amazon WorkSpaces, or Workspot. Currently built on an IaC-first foundation within AWS, the platform has a forward-looking roadmap that includes incorporating physical/bare-metal hardware, adopting emerging AWS services, and extending coverage into Azure and GCP over the coming six-plus months

Responsibilities

• Shape, construct, and continuously advance the cloud platform's architecture to meet both present and upcoming business demands
• Take full responsibility for the infrastructure lifecycle from start to finish, covering provisioning, upgrades, decommissioning, drift detection, and routine operational maintenance
• Build out and sustain Infrastructure as Code through Terraform, handling remote state management via HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP)
• Plan, deploy, and maintain Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) / End-User Computing (EUC) solutions across major hyperscaler or enterprise-grade VDI technologies
• Establish and sustain CI/CD automation leveraging GitHub Actions to simplify infrastructure rollout and operational tasks
• Leverage AI coding assistants and agents, including GitHub Copilot or Claude, to speed up IaC creation, issue resolution, documentation work, and automation efforts
• Investigate and incorporate AI-powered operational capabilities, such as anomaly detection, automated remediation, or smart runbooks, into platform engineering workflows
• Work in close coordination with one fellow team member and relevant customer stakeholders to guide platform-related decisions and priority-setting
• Contribute to advancing the platform's growth plans, including rolling out physical/bare-metal infrastructure and broadening reach into Azure and GCP

Requirements

• At least 5 years of applicable background in cloud native development
• A minimum of 2 years spent in Senior, Lead, Manager, or Owner-level capacities
• Demonstrated history overseeing engagements for teams comprising 5 or more full-time staff
• Extensive practical background with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), spanning platforms such as Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware/Omnissa Horizon, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Amazon WorkSpaces, or Workspot
• Strong background building and sustaining Infrastructure as Code via Terraform, including handling remote state through HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP)
• Proven capability owning the complete infrastructure lifecycle, covering provisioning, upgrades, decommissioning, drift detection, and operational upkeep
• Background using GitHub Actions to construct and oversee CI/CD pipelines
• Comfortable applying AI coding assistants and agents, such as GitHub Copilot or Claude, to accelerate IaC development, troubleshooting, documentation, and automation work
• Experience with, or strong enthusiasm for, incorporating AI-driven operational capabilities such as anomaly detection, auto-remediation, or intelligent runbooks into platform engineering
• Fluent English communication abilities at a B2 level or above

Nice to have

• Background working with Amazon Web Services to build and oversee cloud infrastructure
• Exposure to managing and deploying bare-metal hardware
• Background using Citrix Cloud to deliver virtual applications and desktop environments
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform to support multi-cloud infrastructure needs
• Background working with Microsoft Azure for cloud infrastructure and virtual desktop delivery
• Exposure to VMware Cloud on AWS for supporting hybrid cloud setups
• Background using VMware ESXi to manage virtualization infrastructure
• Familiarity with VMware Server within virtualization environments
• Background working with VMware vSphere to manage virtualized data center infrastructure
• Holding a relevant certification, which would add meaningful value to your qualifications

Benefits

• 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