We are looking for a **Chief Cloud Engineer** to join our team and play a critical role in building, deploying, and managing services that serve over half a billion players globally. In this position, you will work alongside online services teams to optimize cloud platforms, enhance scalability, and improve operational efficiency. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Oversee the operations of secure, large\-scale, and highly available online services and infrastructure for the organization and its products * Identify and implement strategies to optimize cloud costs and enhance resource efficiency * Establish and enforce best practices for cloud governance and risk mitigation * Collaborate with development teams to introduce and promote new cloud optimization standards * Refine internal tools and workflows to adhere to updated cloud infrastructure guidelines * Develop dashboards and analytics to support cloud governance initiatives and provide actionable insights to stakeholders * Work closely with the Cloud Cost Optimization team to improve cloud performance and efficiency * Ensure cloud infrastructure complies with security protocols and industry best practices **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience * At least 7 years of hands\-on experience in cloud engineering or cloud architecture roles * At least 2 years of experience managing and leading development teams * Participation in at least two full project lifecycles or involvement in multiple projects spanning different development phases * Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms, especially GCP, with expertise in architecture design and policy implementation * Experience working with secrets management tools such as Vault, as well as handling certificate management, cryptography, and encryption * Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Git, and other IaC technologies * Strong understanding of IAM roles and account management within cloud environments * In\-depth expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration systems * Comprehensive knowledge of networking, particularly within GCP environments * Fluency in English, both written and spoken, with a proficiency level of B2\+ or higher **Nice to have** * Experience with cloud transformation projects * Understanding of financial analysis for cloud cost management and optimization * Familiarity with GCP Data Services for data management and analytics * Proficiency in the Go programming language * Experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud environments **We offer** * Learning Culture \- We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally * Health Coverage \- Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family * Visual Benefit \- Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200\.000 COP for any visual health expenses * Life Insurance Plan \- We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full\-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone. * Medical Leave Coverage \- We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us * Professional Growth Opportunities \- We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally * Stock Option Purchase Plan \- As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization * Additional Income \- Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways * Community Benefit \- You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams! *Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.* 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 teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting\-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.