Senior Infrastructure / Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure / Cloud Engineer to strengthen a managed team supporting a client platform in AWS Kubernetes production. You will drive infrastructure modernization, GitHub Actions CI/CD migrations, Terraform IaC, hardening, Symantec Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) integration, and Datadog observability updates. Join us to help burn down technical debt and deliver cloud readiness—apply today. 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 Maintain and enhance Kubernetes-based infrastructure that runs production web services and workersModernize CI/CD by designing, migrating, optimizing, and troubleshooting GitHub Actions pipelinesCoordinate repository, tooling, and work management migrations, including GitHub and JIRA-related integrationsImplement and operate Infrastructure as Code, preferably using TerraformImprove deployment automation and enable GitOps or declarative deployment practicesSupport AWS cloud infrastructure and platform services such as RDS PostgreSQL, S3, CloudFront, Redis, and related componentsHarden environments by improving access control and secure infrastructure configurationSupport identity and access governance initiatives, including integration with enterprise IGA platformsEnhance monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability practices using tools such as DatadogParticipate in agile ceremonies, technical design discussions, implementation planning, and infrastructure reviewsDocument infrastructure updates, operational runbooks, and handoff materialsCollaborate with the client's teams to ensure changes meet security, compliance, and engineering quality standards Requirements Proven 5+ years of infrastructure, DevOps, SRE, or cloud engineering experienceAdvanced expertise with Kubernetes in production environments and strong AWS cloud experienceHands-on proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, preferably TerraformDeep background in CI/CD, including GitHub Actions pipeline design and migration workPractical experience with deployment automation, GitOps, or declarative infrastructure practicesSolid understanding of cloud security, access control, RBAC, and least-privilege principlesDemonstrated ability to support production-grade infrastructure, monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident analysisFamiliarity with observability tooling, preferably DatadogStrong written and spoken English communication skillsAbility to maintain a minimum of 4 hours of daily overlap with US Eastern working hours Nice to have Experience with AzureExperience with identity governance and administration platformsFamiliarity with AWS RDS PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, S3, and CloudFront or similar cloud servicesExperience supporting repository migrations, CI/CD platform migrations, or work management tool integrationsExperience working in enterprise security and compliance environmentsFamiliarity with ISO 27001-aligned controls, GDPR-related requirements, and audit logging practicesExperience working with distributed agile engineering teams 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.