Team Lead Golang (GCP)

About the Position

We are seeking a Team Lead Golang (GCP) to drive the design, delivery, and support of critical capabilities within a high-performance ecosystem. Guided by centralized governance to mitigate risks and orchestrate delivery, this role will ensure optimal technology selection and best practices across automated processing, backend services, agent chat, and back-office interfaces, delivering seamless operational flow and next-generation engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Go-based ingestion services to handle high-concurrency document uploads (PDFs, spreadsheets, API payloads) utilizing Goroutines and Channels for stream-based processing
• Architect robust connectors and webhooks to ingest documents from diverse channels (APIs, storefronts, SFTP, and email servers) and route them efficiently to downstream OCR and AI engines
• Own the "Order & Cart Construction" and downstream integration layers to ensure reliable transactional delivery of massive batched orders (150+ lines) to ERPs and e-commerce platforms
• Lead a team of Go engineers and enforce high-quality coding standards
• Conduct deep design and code reviews to maintain engineering excellence
• Manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment workflows
• Ensure optimal technology selection and adherence to best practices across the ecosystem
• Deliver and support critical capabilities, including automated processing, backend services, agent chat, and backoffice interfaces

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development with expertise in Go Core and Go Language
• Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Google Agent Development Kit
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers
• Background in architecting high-concurrency, stream-based processing systems
• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline management and design/code review practices
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to Have

• Background in B2B Commerce and E-commerce platforms
• Familiarity with Specification Driven Development (SDD)

We Offer

• 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)

• Focus on your professional growth:

  • 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 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)

• 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