Lead DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Job Overview

We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer (AWS) to join our forward-thinking, highly-skilled team at EPAM Systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling and enhancing our use of Public Cloud technology and managing operations within a complex, multi-faceted environment. This role offers the opportunity for a driven individual to showcase and develop their technical skills, while contributing to the design and implementation of our Public Cloud platform.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform.
• Remain informed on the latest AWS services, features, and capabilities, assessing their applicability to our business needs.
• Assist the team in automating processes relevant to cloud operations, including security configuration, account management, and cost optimization.
• Promote our Public Cloud offering to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, prioritize initiatives, and align cloud strategies with business objectives.
• Offer technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior architects, engineers, and developers to cultivate a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of AWS, including a thorough grasp of its services, features, and best practices.
• Experience constructing scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud platform solutions, adhering to security and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with AWS Control Tower, Cloud Adoption Framework, or similar enterprise cloud constructs.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation templates.
• Track record in Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
• Comfortable working with 'Go' and Python to build APIs and serverless integrations.
• Fluent in software development best practices, with a passion for automation.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with other cloud platforms such as GCP/Azure.
• Proven ability to translate strategic plans into technical deliverables.
• Knowledge of FinOps principles including cloud economics, cost optimization, and visualization.
• Practical experience with security and networking.

We Offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.
• World-Class Customers: Work closely with 295+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.
• Other Benefits: 4000-5900 EUR gross, based on interview results, additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.