Lead AWS Engineer
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Job description
About the Position
We are seeking a Lead AWS Engineer with a strong background in DevOps practices and tools to contribute to the development, deployment, and maintenance of our infrastructure, with a focus on GitLab, Terraform, Jenkins, AWS cloud, Kubernetes/EKS, and Ansible.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and other relevant tools
- Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IAC) using Terraform
- Configure and manage AWS services
- Collaborate with the development team to deploy microservices onto the Kubernetes/EKS platform using GitLab CI/CD
- Lead the migration of Jenkins pipelines to GitLab, ensuring a smooth transition
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure and deployment processes
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in DevOps and Cloud
- Ensure code is up-to-date, maintainable, scalable, and secure
- Monitor and improve system health and performance to maximize uptime and end-user satisfaction
- Develop, test, and maintain the toolchain and pipeline that enables continuous integration and deployment
- Collaborate with software developers, operations teams, and other cross-functional teams to understand project objectives, gather requirements, and deliver systems and software within agreed upon timelines
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering roles
- Proficiency in GitLab, Terraform, and Jenkins, including Jenkins to GitLab migration
- Expertise in AWS, EKS, and Ansible
- Skills in Shell and Python scripting, along with Ansible playbooks for automation tasks
- Background in containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes
- Understanding of infrastructure security best practices
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Upper-Intermediate English language proficiency (B2+)
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with native AI cloud services such as AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, and Azure AI
- Background in designing, building, and operating AI agents and agentic frameworks
- Knowledge of coding agents such as Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, Trae, and Antigravity
We Offer
- Remote work in the Republic of Lithuania
About the Company
EPAM Systems is a global software engineering and product development company that partners with many of the world's leading businesses to deliver high-quality software solutions.
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