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Lead DevOps Engineer with Terraform / AWS CDK

Remote in Argentina,
& 2 others
DevOps
& 8 others
Argentina

We are looking for a seasoned Lead DevOps Engineer to join our cutting-edge engineering team, taking ownership of key projects, mentoring team members, and driving innovation through automation and AI integration while leveraging Terraform and AWS CDK. You will play a critical leadership role in designing and enhancing a self-service engineering portal and scaling AI capabilities to improve productivity and efficiency across multiple teams.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, and enhancement of AI systems and applications integrated with engineering platforms
  • Mentor and guide team members, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing across the team
  • Collaborate actively with architects, stakeholders, and engineering teams to establish and apply best practices at scale
  • Standardize, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and workflows using reusable components across projects
  • Define and lead the implementation of infrastructure automation using Terraform Enterprise and AWS CDK
  • Oversee and contribute to the development and maintenance of containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes (OpenShift/EKS/ECS)
  • Facilitate the adoption of advanced prompt engineering tools like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to improve engineering productivity
  • Develop and manage version control strategies and deployment processes using GitHub Actions
  • Lead the design and support of scalable APIs and event streaming solutions for enterprise applications
  • Ensure high availability, security, and compliance across cloud and on-prem resources, delivering enterprise-grade solutions
  • Take ownership of partially defined scopes and end-to-end delivery while adhering to architectural principles
  • Influence hiring and onboarding processes to build and strengthen the team's capabilities
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer with AWS infrastructure expertise
  • 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Terraform Enterprise and/or AWS CDK
  • Extensive experience designing and overseeing CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions and reusable workflows
  • In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes (OpenShift/EKS/ECS) in production environments
  • Strong track record of implementing automation initiatives using modern AI tools like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot
  • Demonstrable expertise in prompt engineering to solve complex problems and optimize workflows
  • Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript/Node.js for application development and support
  • Comprehensive understanding of Anthropic Claude and applications in engineering productivity
  • Strong team collaboration and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate others
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, at least at a B2+ level
Nice to have
  • Experience with MCP and AI Agents, with contributions to AI-driven engineering workflows
  • Practical knowledge of Model Context Protocol in implementing AI solutions
  • Proficiency in Python for developing AI-driven solutions and mentoring others in enhancing their workflows
We offer/Benefits
  • International projects with top brands
  • Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Employee financial programs
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
  • Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
  • Global career opportunities
  • Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
  • EPAM Employee Groups
  • Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn