Lead Cloud Platform Engineer (AWS)

We are seeking an accomplished Lead Cloud Platform Engineer with deep expertise in AWS Cloud, CI/CD, Python, and Bash scripting to lead our innovative team.

As a Lead Cloud Platform Engineer, you will take a critical leadership role in architecting, scaling, and optimizing an enterprise-grade self-service platform that empowers development teams and drives innovation throughout the organization. By leveraging your extensive experience in AWS technologies, automation, and CI/CD pipelines, you will guide teams, ensure adherence to best practices, and mentor engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

We accept CVs in English only.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and management of a robust, scalable self-service SDLC platform leveraging AWS, Python, and Bash scripting
• Architect and implement integrations with multiple AWS serverless and PaaS services to enhance development, testing, and deployment workflows
• Promote and develop infrastructure-as-code automation using tools like CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, and SAM to ensure rapid scaling and consistency
• Define, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bamboo CI or Jenkins to enable enterprise-level deployments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide technical leadership in shaping platform solutions
• Establish, enforce, and evangelize best practices for AWS, CI/CD, and Python and Bash development across teams
• Monitor actively platform security, performance, and availability, ensuring alignment with compliance and operational standards
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to keep platform offerings cutting-edge and aligned with organizational goals
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance, code reviews, and career development support
• Work closely with senior leadership to align platform goals with the organizations vision and strategy
• Foster a collaborative team environment, inspiring innovation, and driving accountability within the engineering team

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in cloud platform engineering with advanced expertise in AWS Cloud, CI/CD, Python, and Bash scripting
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Demonstrated expertise in architecting, deploying, and managing AWS services integrated with enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and Big-O time complexity, with a proven ability to solve complex problems in live coding scenarios
• Extensive experience with CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, and Serverless Application Model (SAM) for infrastructure automation
• Proven track record of configuring, optimizing, and maintaining CI/CD systems like Bamboo CI, Jenkins, or alternative tools in large-scale environments
• Exceptional Python and Bash scripting skills, showcased through real-world implementations of scalable and reliable solutions
• Strong experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and related orchestration workflows
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, resolve challenging technical issues, and drive collaborative problem-solving
• Flexibility to provide leadership and accommodate time overlap with global teams between 9-11 AM CST
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, at a B2+ level or higher

Nice to have

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional and/or DevOps Engineer Professional certification
• Proven experience in building and maintaining large-scale self-service platforms for enterprise use
• Strong working knowledge of additional cloud platforms, such as Azure, and experience managing multi-cloud deployments

We offer

• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone.
• Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!

Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

Information :

• Company : EPAM Systems, Inc.
• Position : Lead Cloud Platform Engineer (AWS)
• Location : Desde casa
• Country : CO