[Remote] Lead Cloud Engineer (AWS)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to help build and scale secure, enterprise-grade cloud environments. The role focuses on AWS and Azure networking, infrastructure as code, identity management, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and AI-assisted engineering practices, while also providing technical leadership and mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Roll out HashiCorp Boundary controllers, workers, and the related access model to enable secure infrastructure access
- Create and maintain Terraform and Terragrunt infrastructure for reliable infrastructure-as-code delivery
- Set up AWS and Azure networking to provide secure connectivity across the platform
- Deliver integration with Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory for enterprise identity management
- Contribute to CI/CD automation initiatives and support enhancements to operational tooling
- Strengthen DevSecOps, security, and compliance practices throughout the environment
- Capture implementation patterns and operational procedures in documentation to enable knowledge sharing
- Advocate for AI-assisted engineering practices across development and operational tasks
Skills
- No fewer than 5 years of hands-on professional experience in cloud engineering
- Strong applied background in Infrastructure as Code delivery
- Practical use of Terraform and Terragrunt for automating infrastructure
- Working knowledge of AWS Networking, including Cloud WAN, Transit Gateway, and Network Firewall
- Hands-on background in Azure Networking for enterprise-scale connectivity
- Applied experience with HashiCorp Boundary or similar enterprise access platforms
- Practical familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory for identity management
- Confident use of Python for automation and tooling activities
- Working command of Linux operating systems and Docker for containerised workloads
- Track record with DevSecOps practices, including SAST, SCA, and Secrets Management
- Solid experience in CI/CD automation for build, test, and deployment pipelines
- Strong technical leadership abilities together with a proven capacity to mentor fellow engineers
- Ownership-driven mindset paired with a collaborative approach to teamwork
- Daily use of Claude Code and/or GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted development
- Grasp of AI-assisted software development principles
- Familiarity with prompt engineering and LLM fundamentals
- Applied experience integrating AI into engineering workflows
- Confident English communication at B2 level or higher, both written and spoken
- Background with Microsoft Entra ID OIDC integration for federated authentication
- Awareness of ExpressRoute for private network connectivity to Azure
- Practical exposure to Enterprise PAM or Zero Trust platforms for privileged access management
- Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD workflows
- Familiarity with MCP servers and AI automation tooling for advanced AI-enabled workflows
Benefits
- 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
- Remote work
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