Senior AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer to implement and optimize cloud infrastructure while managing cloud migrations. The role focuses on driving automation, improving software delivery processes, and ensuring the scalability and security of cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage CI/CD processes for various applications and automate as many workflows as possible to improve efficiency
• Migrate workloads to AWS Cloud ensuring seamless transitions while optimizing cost and performance
• Build and maintain AWS cloud environments for customers ensuring they are secure, scalable and high-performing
• Propose enhancements for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices
• Provide support for development teams on CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
• Set up cloud monitoring and optimize infrastructure for cost and performance ensuring high availability and efficient resource usage
• Oversee the full release process ensuring smooth deployments and continuous delivery of cloud-based applications

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting AWS-based production systems
• Hands-on experience with AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS, EKS, VPC, CloudFormation and IAM
• Strong knowledge of AWS networking services: VPC, Route 53, Direct Connect, Load Balancer, API Gateway, Security Groups and more
• Practical experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and container orchestration in AWS
• Solid understanding of monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Data Dog, Prometheus) and setting up performance alerts and optimization
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Proven ability to implement CI/CD practices using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins or AWS CodePipeline
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices such as IAM, encryption and secure access control
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash or Shell) to automate and improve cloud operations
• Familiarity with AWS Cost Management tools and cost optimization strategies
• Proactively identify areas for improvement, drive automation and contribute to architectural decisions
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams ensuring successful deployments and alignment with business needs
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher
• Python/Go knowledge is a plus
• Native AI cloud services: AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Azure AI
• Experience designing, building, and operating AI agents and agentic frameworks
• Coding Agents: Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, Trae, Antigravity