Cloud Architect

EPAM Systems; Colombia; On-site; COP 133,920,000 - 245,520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a hands-on Cloud Architect to lead large-scale migrations of legacy and third-party applications into modern cloud and container platforms. You will shape target-state architecture, guide delivery teams, and align stakeholders on the best path forward.

The role requires 7+ years in cloud migrations, 5+ years with Terraform and Ansible, and strong leadership with excellent English communication. A remote-friendly, globally distributed team awaits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years cloud and systems development experience with large-scale migration programs.
• 5+ years infrastructure as code experience with Terraform in production environments.
• 5+ years configuration management and automation experience with Ansible.
• 5+ years containerization experience and platform selection for Kubernetes or EKS.
• Strong client communication skills to facilitate workshops and align on approach.
• Advanced English skills (C1, Advanced).

Responsibilities

• Lead application and infrastructure discovery to assess legacy and third-party workloads.
• Define target-state systems architecture across AWS, Kubernetes, and private cloud options.
• Facilitate workshops with clients and architecture stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Create migration plans and test plans aligned with business needs and risk constraints.
• Decide platform approach and landing zone integration based on workload requirements.
• Oversee engineering execution and unblock teams during migration delivery.
• Provide hands-on expertise for DevOps and cloud tasks when needed.
• Guide containerization strategy and ensure workloads are packaged for modern platforms.
• Design CI/CD pipeline approach to support repeatable and controlled releases.
• Coordinate with security and solution architecture to ensure compliant designs.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Team leadership

Client communications

DevOps practices

CI/CD

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

EKS

Python

Job description

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.

We are seeking a hands-on Cloud Architect to lead large-scale migrations of legacy and third-party applications into modern cloud and container platforms. You will shape target-state architecture, guide delivery teams, and align stakeholders on the best path forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead application and infrastructure discovery to assess legacy and third-party workloads
• Define target-state systems architecture across AWS, Kubernetes, and private cloud options
• Facilitate workshops with clients and architecture stakeholders to gather requirements
• Create migration plans and test plans aligned with business needs and risk constraints
• Decide platform approach and landing zone integration based on workload requirements
• Oversee engineering execution and unblock teams during migration delivery
• Provide hands-on expertise for DevOps and cloud tasks when needed
• Guide containerization strategy and ensure workloads are packaged for modern platforms
• Design CI/CD pipeline approach to support repeatable and controlled releases
• Coordinate with security and solution architecture to ensure compliant designs

Requirements

• 7+ years cloud and systems development experience with large-scale migration programs
• 5+ years infrastructure as code experience with Terraform in production environments
• 5+ years configuration management and automation experience with Ansible
• 5+ years containerization experience and platform selection for Kubernetes or EKS
• Strong technical leadership skills to guide architects and engineering teams
• Strong client communication skills to facilitate workshops and align on approach
• Advanced English skills (C1, Advanced)

Nice to have

• Python proficiency

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.