AWS Technology Leader

EPAM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AWS Technology Leader to join our growing team in West and Central Asia.

You'll be a key player in architecting innovative, scalable, and secure cloud solutions for our clients while also leading and mentoring a team of talented engineers. This is a senior, hands-on, client-facing role offering significant opportunities to shape EPAM's cloud business.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver AWS solutions tailored to client requirements, including cloud migrations, greenfield deployments, hybrid cloud setups, and AI/ML initiatives, ensuring adherence to the AWS Well-Architected Framework, FinOps principles, and industry best practices
• Direct and oversee AWS projects, handling stakeholders, KPIs, and mitigating risks effectively
• Manage and grow a high-performing team of engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability, while driving adoption of CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, and container orchestration services such as EKS, ECS
• Engage in pre-sales activities like responding to RFPs and delivering client presentations as a trusted technical advisor
• Evaluate and integrate new AWS technologies (AI, serverless, sustainability features) to spearhead R&D initiatives, crafting innovative solutions and enhancing team capabilities

Requirements

• 8+ years of IT experience with at least 3 years in leadership roles
• Expertise in crafting AWS solutions, including IaaS (Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage), PaaS (Lambda, Beanstalk, EKS, ECS, RDS), and serverless technologies
• Proficiency in DevOps practices and CI/CD workflows (AWS CodePipeline, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins), along with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi)
• A background in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), with experience in EKS, ECS, and skills in scripting and automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• Knowledge of AWS security protocols and tools such as AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, IAM, WAF, and Shield
• Competency in deploying and managing AI-powered solutions
• Familiarity with cloud monitoring tools (AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic) and cloud cost optimization techniques
• Leadership skills to mentor and develop team talent while motivating and guiding your team effectively
• Understanding of emerging cloud engineering technologies and a commitment to maintaining cutting-edge expertise
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation abilities with a minimum B2+ proficiency in English

Nice to have

• Background in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) alongside an understanding of ITIL fundamentals
• Prior experience in roles such as Architect, Consultant, or Delivery Manager, showcasing capabilities in client engagement and delivering value
• Qualifications in vendor certifications such as AWS Certified: Solution Architect Professional or DevOps Architect Professional

We offer

• CONTINUOUS UPSKILLING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT:
  • Diversity of tasks and projects
  • Assessment center for objective review of competency level
  • Personal development plan
  • Mentoring programs and leadership development
  • Certification and professional development support
  • Access to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal courses and the LinkedIn Learning library with 20,000+ courses
  • English courses taught by certified teachers
• CORPORATE BENEFITS:
  • Extra leave days
  • Referral bonuses
• COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
  • Competitive compensation paid in USD
  • Regular salary and performance reviews
• MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE:
  • Private health insurance
  • Well-being events
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
  • Recreation areas and kitchens
  • Tea, coffee, and snacks
  • Well-being events
  • Sports equipment and game consoles
  • IT Equipment
  • Microsoft's Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP)

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.