Chief Cloud

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to lead and shape the organization's cloud infrastructure strategy while championing innovations with Go Language and AWS. This role demands a deep technical and strategic mindset to design and oversee secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructures, enhance developer experience, and ensure the overall alignment of cloud platforms with business and customer needs. Responsibilities Lead and mentor the Cloud Engineering team in delivering cutting-edge solutions, with an emphasis on fostering collaboration, skill development, and innovation Define and steer the strategic direction of cloud infrastructure initiatives aligned with organizational goals and industry trends Oversee and guide services related to HashiCorp Vault, authentication and authorization, cloud platform provisioning, and certificate monitoring Architect, develop, and maintain high-quality, innovative code for automation and internal customer-facing APIs Establish best-in-class practices for incident management and participate in on‑call support rotation while ensuring team readiness and performance Develop and maintain comprehensive High‑Level Designs, developer‑focused documentation, and strategic blueprints for cloud operations Address and resolve highly complex issues spanning all layers of the technology stack, acting as the escalation point for technical challenges Own release schedules, resource planning, workload estimation, and strategic priority alignment Champion the design of secure, high‑performing, and resilient services and infrastructure capabilities while balancing operational efficiency with innovation Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure cloud architecture supports evolving business needs Advocate for customer‑centric cloud solutions while effectively managing risks, costs, and operational challenges Requirements Broad engineering experience, with a minimum of 7 years developing solutions in Golang At least 2 years of relevant leadership experience in designing and managing cloud infrastructure teams Expertise in secrets management tools like Vault, along with a strong grasp of authentication and authorization protocols Advanced experience with certificate management and deep understanding of cryptography, encryption principles, and related technologies Proficiency in implementing and managing authentication/authorization systems, including protocols like OAuth 2.0, SAML, and LDAP Mastery of Terraform, Git, and other infrastructure-as‑code (IaC) tools, with a track record of designing scalable infrastructure solutions Extensive experience managing and provisioning AWS environments at an enterprise scale, including advanced IAM role administration and account management Proven hands‑on expertise in Kubernetes platforms such as EKS, including experience in scaling and optimizing container orchestration platforms Thorough understanding of networking concepts, particularly in AWS environments, including security group configurations, routing, and DNS management Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence decision‑making at an executive level and collaborate effectively with stakeholders Demonstrated ability to synthesize customer needs into strategic solutions while ensuring optimal performance and scalability Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 level or above) Benefits Career plan and real growth opportunities Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions International Mobility Plan within 25 countries Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more English classes with a certified teacher Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more) Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more) Flexible work schedule and dress code Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus) Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members) 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit Grocery coupons 30 days December bonus Employee Stock Purchase Plan 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st) Monthly non‑taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills 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 te #J-18808-Ljbffr