AWS Technology Leader

Hybrid in Georgia,

Amazon Web Services

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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

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