Lead Platform Engineer

Company: EPAM Systems
Location: Latvia, Lithuania
Type: remote
Posted: Aug 22, 2026
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EPAM Systems, a global IT engineering company, is hiring a Lead Platform Engineer in Latvia or Lithuania to design and operate an Internal Developer Portal (IDP) using Port.io. The role requires 5+ years in platform engineering or DevOps, 1+ year of leadership experience, and hands-on proficiency in Python, Terraform, AWS (including IAM and networking), and GitHub Actions CI/CD. This is a hybrid role offering benefits like private health insurance, additional vacation days, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

We are looking for a Lead Platform Engineer to design and operate the Builder's entry point / Internal Developer Portal (IDP), driving technical direction and best practices across the platform.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, build, and maintenance of the Internal Developer Portal using Port.io
  • Develop backend automation and integrations using Python and Terraform
  • Design and manage GitHub Actions workflows and CI/CD pipelines
  • Integrate developer tools (SCM, CI, security, artifact management) into platform workflows
  • Implement API-driven onboarding and orchestration of external agent capabilities
  • Manage AWS infrastructure, IAM policies, and platform security
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams on platform standards and adoption

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in platform engineering or DevOps
  • At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
  • Hands-on proficiency in Python and Terraform in production environments
  • Expertise in AWS infrastructure design, IAM policy management, and AWS Networking and Content Delivery
  • Skills in GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance
  • Capability to integrate developer tools into platform workflows
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Port.io or Internal Developer Portal experience
  • Knowledge of software cataloging
  • Understanding of golden paths
  • Background in developer self-service patterns

Benefits

  • Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.
  • Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.
  • World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.
  • Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.
  • GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.
  • Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.
  • Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.
  • Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.
  • Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
  • Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies
  • World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
  • Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices
  • GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys
  • Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life
  • Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas
  • Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more

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