Cloud Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Cloud Engineering Manager to guide and manage the creation and collaboration of cloud engineering teams, with typical team sizes ranging from 20 to 50 FTE.

In this role, you will align delivery to business and client goals, establish development and support processes from scratch, and integrate project metrics like RPO and RTO for effective operation.

You will conduct audits, drive growth in the discipline through mentoring, research, and accelerator innovation, and ensure direct interactions with clients, facilitating conflict resolutions, dependency management, and delivery visibility. Additionally, you will participate in pre-sales processes, create data-driven strategies, and represent the organization at industry events. A robust technical foundation and advanced qualifications in a leading cloud provider are required, with preference for those with multi-cloud capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage cloud engineering teams (20–50 FTE)
• Establish development and support processes, integrating project metrics such as RPO and RTO
• Conduct audits and ensure transparent delivery for stakeholders
• Facilitate discipline growth through mentoring, R&D, and accelerator innovation
• Engage directly with clients to resolve conflicts and manage dependencies
• Support pre-sales efforts, including proposal development and customer presentations
• Drive delivery based on data insights while ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Demonstrate proficiency in security, compliance, and well-architected cloud principles
• Represent the organization at professional events, conferences, and meetups
• Communicate complex technical ideas effectively to diverse audiences

Requirements

• 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 3 years in managerial roles
• Advanced qualifications in a leading cloud provider (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform); multi-cloud capabilities preferred
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD platforms, and containerization/orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of observability solutions, alongside competency in Site Reliability and Platform Engineering practices
• Familiarity with system architecture and application of Well-Architected Framework principles
• Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity management, compliance, and data protection
• Showcase of managing 20-50 FTE teams, including the full people management cycle (hiring, onboarding, staffing, performance, succession planning, retention)
• Background in pre-sales and proposal development (estimation, presentations, documentation)
• Competency in delivery management and project coordination
• English language skills at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Understanding of system design and cloud maturity evaluation strategies
• Background in consulting and business case analysis
• Showcase of financial awareness and familiarity with engagement frameworks
• Knowledge of market trends and domain consulting practices
• Proficiency in mentoring and coaching with contributions to knowledge-sharing programs
• Familiarity with Generative AI and prompt engineering capabilities
• Experience in research, development, and accelerator innovation

Benefits

With us you can:

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)

We focus on your professional growth:

• You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)

What we offer:

• Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
• A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
• Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
• Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
• Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
• E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children