Senior AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer

As a Senior AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and optimizing cloud infrastructure, managing cloud migrations, and ensuring effective collaboration with development teams. You will drive automation, improve software delivery processes, and ensure the scalability and security of cloud environments. Your role will be critical in enhancing the DevOps processes and cloud architecture, promoting continuous improvement across AWS cloud environments.

We would like to inform you that this role is primarily offered under a standard employment contract, in accordance with applicable labor regulations.

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage CI/CD processes for various applications and automate as many workflows as possible to improve efficiency
• Migrate workloads to AWS Cloud ensuring seamless transitions while optimizing cost and performance
• Build and maintain AWS cloud environments for customers ensuring they are secure, scalable and high-performing
• Propose enhancements for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices
• Provide support for development teams on CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
• Set up cloud monitoring and optimize infrastructure for cost and performance ensuring high availability and efficient resource usage
• Oversee the full release process ensuring smooth deployments and continuous delivery of cloud-based applications

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting AWS-based production systems
• Hands-on experience with AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS, EKS, VPC, CloudFormation and IAM
• Strong knowledge of AWS networking services: VPC, Route 53, Direct Connect, Load Balancer, API Gateway, Security Groups and more
• Practical experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and container orchestration in AWS
• Solid understanding of monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Data Dog, Prometheus) and setting up performance alerts and optimization
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Proven ability to implement CI/CD practices using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins or AWS CodePipeline
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices such as IAM, encryption and secure access control
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash or Shell) to automate and improve cloud operations
• Familiarity with AWS Cost Management tools and cost optimization strategies
• Proactively identify areas for improvement, drive automation and contribute to architectural decisions
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams ensuring successful deployments and alignment with business needs
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Python/Go knowledge is a plus
• Native AI cloud services: AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Azure AI
• Experience designing, building, and operating AI agents and agentic frameworks
• Coding Agents: Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, Trae, Antigravity

We offer

• 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)

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.