AWS Systems Architect

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
• 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
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) for daily use or experience implementing such tools at the project/team level
• 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 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
• Four trust days per year for personal needs
• Discounts for fitness clubs
• Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, 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 offline courses for the Uzbek language

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)