[Remote] Lead Backstage.io GCP DevOps Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Backstage.io GCP DevOps Engineer to build and evolve an internal developer portal on Google Cloud Platform. The role leads GCP infrastructure, DevOps practices, web application and Node.js hosting, enterprise integrations, and AI-assisted development workflows across distributed teams.

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

Skills

• 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)
• GitHub Copilot
• Jenkins
• Node.js
• Redis
• TypeScript

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

Company Overview

EPAM leverages its core engineering expertise as a leading global product development and digital platform engineering services company. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.epam.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

EPAM Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 34 in 2026, 120 in 2025, 172 in 2024, 232 in 2023, 373 in 2022, 359 in 2021, 502 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.