Lead AWS DevOps Engineer

Role Summary

Are you a mastermind of cloud innovation and automation? We're seeking a visionary Lead AWS DevOps Engineer with experience in designing groundbreaking digital solutions that conquer complex business challenges.

Your expertise will drive automated CI/CD pipelines, streamline production deployments and create AWS infrastructure with the power of Infrastructure as Code.

Join our community of 3,500+ cloud enthusiasts globally and work remotely across Latvia or connect with colleagues in our office. You will make the most out of thinking and acting like a start-up while staying in a highly professional corporate setting.

This position offers hybrid setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.

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Responsibilities - Serve as the trusted technical advisor for clients, resolving complex AWS Infrastructure and DevOps challenges

• Enable application development by coordinating requirements, schedules and activities
• Automate AWS Infrastructure and Platform Deployment with Infrastructure as Code
• Assist clients in configuring and deploying their AWS infrastructure, encompassing services like accounts, identity and access management, network architecture, application security, observability, cost optimization and billing
• Support clients in implementing AWS products through architecture guidance, best practices, data migration, capacity planning, implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring and more
• Deploy to production using multiple deployment strategies
• Take responsibility for automating system configurations using Configuration Management Tools
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with automated build and test systems

Requirements - 5+ years of production experience in AWS

• Proficiency in microservices, containers and container orchestration tools, preferably Kubernetes
• Good Automation skills using AWS orchestration tools like Terraform, Cloud Formation
• Expertise in AWS Services: Compute, Storage, Security, Network, Observability
• Ability to propose, describe and defend technical solutions and make data-driven decisions
• Expert knowledge of Linux and Bash
• Understanding of SDLC and typical software development practices/methodologies
• Great capability to design and implement monitoring tools

Nice to have - AWS Certifications

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 Clients: 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: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more

About EPAM

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.

With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 888+ talented innovators in 3 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.