Head of AWS Technology
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About the Position
We're looking for a Head of AWS Technology to join our team in the Netherlands in a hybrid working mode. This is a senior leadership role that combines technical depth, architectural authority, and commercial responsibility to shape and grow EPAM’s AWS practice. You will set the vision, lead solution design, and be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders by ensuring the delivery of high-quality, well-architected solutions.
Acting as a key technical partner with AWS, you will drive adoption of AI and GenAI services, establish engineering excellence, and mentor a team of senior architects. This role requires a hands-on understanding of AWS architectures and the ability to influence technology strategy across multiple clients and sectors.
Responsibilities
- Set the technical vision, architecture standards, and engineering practices for the AWS practice
- Lead adoption of AI and GenAI capabilities on AWS, including Bedrock, SageMaker, and RAG patterns
- Provide hands-on technical oversight on complex engagements and ensure quality delivery
- Establish and nurture the AWS partnership through competencies, programs, and joint go-to-market initiatives
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of AWS architects and engineers
- Drive pre-sales and solution design for major AWS opportunities
- Create thought leadership, reusable assets, and propositions that differentiate EPAM in the cloud market
- Ensure alignment between architectural solutions, security standards, and client business goals
Requirements
- Extensive AWS architecture experience with credibility to guide design decisions (10+ years in technology)
- Current expertise in AI and GenAI services on AWS and their application to client solutions
- Proven leadership in building and managing senior technical teams
- Track record of shaping, estimating, and winning cloud engagements in pre-sales environments
- Commercial acumen with familiarity of consulting operating models and P&L impact
- Experience working with AWS partner programs and competency frameworks
- AWS Professional certifications (Solutions Architect Professional or DevOps Engineer Professional), with Specialty certifications desirable
- Excellent communication skills for engaging engineers, senior clients, and AWS partner teams
Nice to Have
- Experience in consulting or systems integration environments
- Multi-cloud exposure (Azure, GCP) and ability to position AWS in hybrid estates
- Sector experience in financial services, life sciences, retail, or public sector
We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a hybrid mode from Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Be part of a leading global technology company
- Competitive benefits package
About the Company
EPAM Systems is a next-generation global technology platform that delivers digital platforms and software development services. We partner with the world’s leading companies to transform their businesses and accelerate their digital journeys.
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