Lead AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer

As a Lead AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure, driving cloud migration strategies, and ensuring effective collaboration across development and platform teams. You will define the technical direction for automation and software delivery processes, mentor engineers, and ensure the scalability, resilience, and security of cloud environments at scale. Your role will be critical in shaping DevOps strategy and cloud architecture, driving continuous improvement and technical excellence across AWS cloud environments. Unlock the potential of remote work in Kazakhstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda. Responsibilities Define and drive the CI/CD strategy across multiple applications and teams, championing automation-first practices to maximize delivery efficiencyLead complex cloud migration initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions while optimizing cost, performance, and risk at scaleArchitect and oversee AWS cloud environments across multiple customers/projects, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and highly availableSet and evolve Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards and best practices across teamsAct as a technical escalation point for development teams on CI/CD pipelines and IaC practices, providing hands-on guidance and troubleshootingDefine cloud monitoring and observability strategy, driving proactive cost and performance optimization across environmentsOwn the end-to-end release strategy, ensuring reliable deployments and continuous delivery across cloud-based applicationsMentor and grow engineers within the team, conducting technical reviews and supporting their professional developmentContribute to architectural decision-making and represent the DevOps practice in client/stakeholder discussions Requirements 7+ years of experience in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting AWS-based production systems, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or lead roleDeep hands-on expertise with AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS, EKS, VPC, CloudFormation and IAMAdvanced knowledge of AWS networking services: VPC, Route 53, Direct Connect, Load Balancer, API Gateway, Security Groups and moreProven experience architecting and operating Kubernetes (EKS) and container orchestration at scale in AWSStrong command of monitoring/observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Data Dog, Prometheus), including designing alerting and optimization strategies at an organizational levelExtensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, including designing reusable modules/standardsProven track record implementing and scaling CI/CD practices using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins or AWS CodePipelineStrong knowledge of cloud security best practices such as IAM, encryption, and secure access control, with experience driving security posture improvementsAdvanced scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash or Shell) to automate and improve cloud operations at scaleSolid experience with AWS Cost Management tools and driving org-wide cost optimization strategiesDemonstrated ability to define technical direction, drive automation initiatives, and lead architectural decisionsExcellent communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional and client-facing stakeholdersEnglish proficiency at B2+ level or higher Nice to have Python/Go knowledge is a plusNative AI cloud services: AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Azure AIExperience designing, building, and operating AI agents and agentic frameworksCoding Agents: Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, Trae, Antigravity We offer We connect like-minded people:Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impactEnjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own homeOpportunity to work abroad for up to two months per yearRelocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countriesCorporate and social eventsWe invest in your growth:Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programsCertifications, including GCP, Azure and AWSUnlimited access to EPAM's internal learning databaseFree English classes with certified teachersDiscounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh languageWe cover it all:Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase PlanMonetary bonuses for engaging in the referral programMedical & family care packageSix trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Coverage of psychology sessions of your choiceBenefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.