Principal Migration Automation Engineer

EPAM Systems; Argentina; Remote; ARS 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Certification courses

Learning & development

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a Principal Migration Automation Engineer in Argentina to lead the rollout and expansion of the Cloud Migration Factory on AWS.

You will drive end-to-end automation across the migration journey, from portfolio evaluation to rehost execution, leveraging AWS-native tooling and infrastructure-as-code packages. The role requires strong Python and PowerShell automation skills, hands-on MGN experience, and a track record managing teams on enterprise migrations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of applicable work experience.
• Senior/lead/manager/owner level roles in past engagement.
• Hands-on with AWS Application Migration Service for rehost migrations.
• Strong automation scripting background and programming skills.
• Experience in large-scale cloud migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Roll out and configure Cloud Migration Factory on AWS with automation packages.
• Create custom automation solutions and modify scripts for server discovery, prerequisite verification, agent deployment, and cutover work.
• Drive end-to-end automation of repeatable migration patterns to reduce manual workload.
• Review portfolio using Migration Portfolio Assessment to plan waves and sequencing.
• Manage rehost execution via AWS MGN including replication setup, testing, and cutover.
• Produce SOPs and runbooks for consistent factory operations.
• Monitor migration progress and feed learnings back into framework improvements.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Automation

AWS

English (B2+)

Tools

AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)

Cloud Migration Factory on AWS

AWS Migration Hub

infrastructure-as-code

Job description

Our team is seeking a Principal Migration Automation Engineer to roll out and expand upon the Cloud Migration Factory hyper-automation framework in support of a major enterprise-scale migration into AWS. This position carries full responsibility for automation spanning the entire migration journey, starting with portfolio evaluation and wave sequencing and continuing through rehost execution via AWS Application Migration Service (MGN), while also producing the SOPs needed to keep the factory operating consistently at volume. The engagement is built entirely on AWS-native tooling: Cloud Migration Factory on AWS, AWS MGN, AWS Migration Hub, and infrastructure-as-code automation packages.ResponsibilitiesRoll out and configure the Cloud Migration Factory on AWS framework together with the automation infrastructure packages that support itCreate custom automation solutions and modify existing automation scripts to handle server discovery, prerequisite verification, agent deployment, and cutover workDrive full end-to-end automation of repeatable migration patterns, cutting down the manual workload tied to each wave and each individual serverReview the application and server portfolio through Migration Portfolio Assessment (MPA) to establish migration strategies, dependency clusters, and wave sequencingConvert assessment findings into metadata formatted and ready for use within the factory, covering waves, applications, and serversEnsure automation scope and ordering stay consistent with portfolio priorities and business-driven constraintsManage rehost migration execution via AWS MGN, spanning replication setup, test launches, and cutover proceduresProduce SOPs and runbooks covering factory operations, enabling migration teams to carry out waves in a consistent, repeatable mannerMonitor migration progress and automation results, channeling lessons learned back into ongoing framework improvementsRequirementsAt least 8 years of applicable work experienceA minimum of 3 years spent in Senior, Lead, Manager, or Owner-level rolesDemonstrated history managing engagements for teams of 5 or more full-time staffDirect, hands-on background using AWS Application Migration Service to carry out rehost migrationsSolid background in automation built on scripting and programming languages to simplify repetitive workPractical experience across cloud migration efforts, including planning and delivery within large-scale environmentsWorking experience deploying and running Cloud Migration Factory on AWSStrong command of Python for developing and sustaining automation scriptsFluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higherNice to haveWorking knowledge of AWS Migration Hub for monitoring and overseeing migration statusBackground in infrastructure automation and orchestration supporting migration processes built to scaleExperience applying PowerShell toward scripting and automation needsRelevant certification, which would be considered a valuable addition to your qualificationsWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn