Director of AWS Architecture – Migrations

As an AWS Director at EPAM, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing and optimizing cutting-edge cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS for enterprise clients. With a focus on scalability, reliability and high availability, you will leverage your expertise in cloud architecture to lead transformative infrastructure modernization initiatives, ensuring robust solutions tailored to complex enterprise environments.

In addition to technical excellence, you will engage in pre-sales activities, advising clients on the benefits of modernizing their IT infrastructure and delivering innovative solutions. With EPAM’s growing emphasis on harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence, you’ll have the opportunity to incorporate solutions like GenAI where applicable, driving strategic value across large-scale infrastructure projects. Now is your chance to drive transformative outcomes for leading organizations and help build the future of enterprise IT at EPAM.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and deliver scalable, resilient and secure cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS by collaborating with application, infrastructure and business teams
• Lead the deployment and optimization of infrastructure leveraging AWS platforms, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance and cost efficiency
• Engage in pre-sales activities, including client meetings, solution presentations, proposals and developing GTM offerings as needed
• Conduct infrastructure assessments and develop comprehensive migration plans for re-platforming, refactoring or hybrid solutions
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to architect solutions that align with business goals, functional requirements and non-functional requirements
• Innovate and design frameworks using GenAI and automation to accelerate decision-making, enhance operational efficiency and reduce time to market
• Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) exercises for infrastructure solutions and propose improvements through new technologies and advanced tools
• Drive DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) implementation to manage resources and deployments effectively
• Act as the subject matter expert for AWS infrastructure architecture, advising on best practices for performance tuning, cost optimization and security enforcement
• Build a culture of continuous learning and innovation in cloud and AI technologies, encouraging teams to stay updated with the latest trends

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a similar field
• Extensive experience in designing and architecture for large-scale cloud infrastructure, with expertise in AWS technologies and services
• Strong knowledge of AWS solutions, including VPCs, EC2, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, IAM and networking concepts
• Expertise in DevOps practices, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Terraform, CloudFormation and automation tools
• Proven experience in cloud migrations, operational modernization and optimizing infrastructure performance
• Experience with serverless architecture, event-driven systems and microservices is highly preferred
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Golang, Java or similar for automation purposes
• AWS Professional certification (Solutions Architect/DevOps Engineer) is highly desirable
• Proven success in pre-sales activities, including solution pitching and advising enterprise clients
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, along with strong client orientation and presentation abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering business-value-driven solutions

We offer

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive group pension plan
• Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
• Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements