We are looking for an experienced AWS Systems Architect to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture, a deep understanding of AWS services, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects in enterprise environments.
Responsibilities
- Architect and design end-to-end AWS solutions that meet business and technical requirements
- Define and enforce cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices
- Lead the selection and integration of AWS services and third-party tools
- Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and operational guidelines
- Oversee the implementation of automated deployment pipelines, including advanced release strategies (blue/green, canary, etc.)
- Establish comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks for operational excellence
- Develop and implement strategies for capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity
- Ensure all solutions comply with security, compliance, and governance requirements
- Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to deliver Infrastructure as Code
- Advise stakeholders on cloud adoption, migration, and integration strategies
- Support cloud cost optimization and resource efficiency initiatives
Requirements
- Proven experience architecting and deploying large-scale systems on AWS
- Deep knowledge of core AWS services (e.g., EC2, EKS/ECS, RDS, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM)
- Strong background in designing secure, highly available, and resilient cloud architectures
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK)
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation in AWS environments
- Familiarity with AI-powered tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) for daily use or experience implementing such tools at the project/team level
- Solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting in cloud systems
- Familiarity with compliance, security, and governance best practices for AWS
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams
Nice to have
- Experience with large-scale cloud migrations and enterprise production launches on AWS
- Hands-on knowledge of AWS DevOps tools (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy)
- Background in integrating AWS with on-premises systems and third-party services
- Strong understanding of cloud cost management and optimization techniques
- Ability to produce clear architectural documentation and operational runbooks
- Experience with AWS AI/ML services, particularly Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, or other generative AI offerings
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) or other relevant AWS certifications
Benefits
We connect like-minded people
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth:
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
- Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
We cover it all:
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Medical & family care package
- Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
- Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership
We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth:
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all:
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Medical & family care package
- Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
- Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth:
We cover it all:
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Medical & family care package
- Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)