Lead Cloud Native Developer

We are seeking a Lead Cloud Native Developer to drive a full platform migration from LiveChat to Amazon Connect Chat for a global life-sciences client, overseeing Amazon Connect configuration, a custom agent workspace, Salesforce integration, Microsoft Teams presence sync, SSO via Entra ID, and DynamoDB-backed runtime lookups. Responsibilities Own technical delivery quality from Discovery through Build; present to the SA on architecture alignment and to the Delivery Manager on timeline and riskBreak architecture decisions into implementable work items; maintain a backlog that reflects the March 1 deadline constraint and sequences dependencies correctlyContribute hands-on to the highest-risk components (e.g. bidirectional Teams sync, Salesforce iFrame auth) rather than delegating all coding to the development teamRun code reviews and enforce implementation standards across the teamIdentify and escalate blockers — particularly external dependencies (Azure AD app registration, Salesforce team access, Bedrock API contract) — before they affect the critical pathEnsure QA has testable, documented components; collaborate on end-to-end SIT test casesLead knowledge-transfer activities (train-the-trainer model) so the client's team can operate the platform post-go-liveCoordinate with the Entra ID/Azure AD provisioning workstream and the Bedrock/Lex self-service team on the agent-availability API interfaceLead day-to-day technical delivery across a multi-discipline team of Amazon Connect developers, a Salesforce developer, DevOps, and QA Requirements 5+ years of hands-on Amazon Connect experience, including contact flows, queues, routing profiles, and the Amazon Connect Streams API; must be able to build and debug contact flows directly, not just oversee others doing itProficiency in AWS Lambda and serverless integration, including DynamoDB, S3, and EventBridgeExperience leading delivery teams on time-critical AWS engagements; able to hold a team to a fixed deadline through sequencing and proactive risk managementSkills in Salesforce integration, including REST API patterns, Lambda/S3 triggers, or equivalent event-driven integration with CRM platformsCapability to work with blended IaC pipelines (CloudFormation/CDK for what can be automated, manual procedures where it cannot)Familiarity with Microsoft Graph API (Teams presence/status) or the ability to ramp quickly on itClear, direct communication skills; able to surface risks to stakeholders early and collaborate across teams (the client's IT, Bedrock product team, Salesforce team) without direct authorityEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higher Nice to have Prior experience on LiveChat-to-Connect or comparable contact-centre platform migrationsFamiliarity with Entra ID (Azure AD) SSO configuration for Amazon ConnectExperience with Amazon Connect Cases or Connect WisdomBackground in life-sciences, medtech, or comparable regulated-industry delivery We offer We gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusively EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.