Lead Cloud Engineer (AWS)

We are seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Engineer with advanced expertise in AWS to join our team.

In this position, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based architectures to meet business requirements and ensure exceptional performance. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable and efficient solutions while adhering to industry standards and best practices in serverless design.

Responsibilities

Architect and deploy serverless solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and Step Functions
Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and transform them into actionable technical designs
Create robust and reusable software solutions that align with serverless architecture principles
Automate and streamline development and operational workflows to enhance scalability and efficiency
Perform extensive testing to validate application functionality and address any issues that arise
Create and maintain detailed documentation for configurations, development workflows, and system changes, ensuring adherence to best practices
Manage and implement infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like AWS CDK and Terraform
Introduce observability practices such as logging, metrics, and tracing to monitor and maintain application performance and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver new features while ensuring seamless handover for ongoing support

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in developing serverless applications using AWS technologies
At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role, managing teams and driving project delivery
Proficiency in AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and Step Functions for building scalable applications
Strong programming skills in languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or Golang
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including AWS CDK and Terraform, as well as Jenkins pipelines and GitHub Actions
Expertise in observability practices such as logging, metrics, and tracing to ensure system health and performance
Advanced analytical skills to identify and resolve technical challenges effectively
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for engaging with stakeholders and team members
Proven ability to translate business goals into effective technical solutions
Fluent English proficiency (written and spoken) at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

AWS certifications in serverless architecture or application development to demonstrate advanced knowledge of cloud technologies
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and microservices architecture to improve software delivery and scalability

We offer

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

Lead Cloud Engineer (AWS)

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