AWS Systems Architect

EPAM Systems; Georgia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

We connect like-minded people

Relocation opportunities

Certifications sponsorship (AWS, GCP,

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Georgia seeks an experienced AWS Systems Architect to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable AWS cloud solutions for enterprise environments.

You will lead architecture, standards, and IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and cost management while collaborating with DevOps, security, and engineering teams. Remote-friendly with potential relocation or office visits in Georgia and abroad.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting and deploying large-scale systems on AWS.
• Deep knowledge of core AWS services (EC2, EKS/ECS, RDS, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM).
• Strong background in designing secure, highly available, and resilient cloud architectures.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK).
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation in AWS environments.
• Solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting in cloud systems.
• Familiarity with compliance, security, and governance best practices for AWS.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design end-to-end AWS solutions that meet business and technical requirements
• Define and enforce cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices
• Lead the selection and integration of AWS services and third-party tools
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and operational guidelines
• Oversee the implementation of automated deployment pipelines, including advanced release strategies (blue/green, canary, etc.)
• Establish comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks for operational excellence
• Develop and implement strategies for capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Ensure all solutions comply with security, compliance, and governance requirements
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to deliver Infrastructure as Code
• Advise stakeholders on cloud adoption, migration, and integration strategies
• Support cloud cost optimization and resource efficiency initiatives

Skills

AWS architecture

Security governance

CI/CD

Documentation

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

AWS CDK

CodePipeline

CodeBuild

CodeDeploy

Job description

We are looking for an experienced AWS Systems Architect to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture, a deep understanding of AWS services, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects in enterprise environments.

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

• Architect and design end-to-end AWS solutions that meet business and technical requirements
• Define and enforce cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices
• Lead the selection and integration of AWS services and third-party tools
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and operational guidelines
• Oversee the implementation of automated deployment pipelines, including advanced release strategies (blue/green, canary, etc.)
• Establish comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks for operational excellence
• Develop and implement strategies for capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Ensure all solutions comply with security, compliance, and governance requirements
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to deliver Infrastructure as Code
• Advise stakeholders on cloud adoption, migration, and integration strategies
• Support cloud cost optimization and resource efficiency initiatives

Requirements

• Proven experience architecting and deploying large-scale systems on AWS
• Deep knowledge of core AWS services (e.g., EC2, EKS/ECS, RDS, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM)
• Strong background in designing secure, highly available, and resilient cloud architectures
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK)
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation in AWS environments
• Solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting in cloud systems
• Familiarity with compliance, security, and governance best practices for AWS
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams

Nice to have

• Experience with large-scale cloud migrations and enterprise production launches on AWS
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS DevOps tools (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy)
• Background in integrating AWS with on-premises systems and third-party services
• Strong understanding of cloud cost management and optimization techniques
• Ability to produce clear architectural documentation and operational runbooks
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) for daily use or experience implementing such tools at the project/team level
• Experience with AWS AI/ML services, particularly Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, or other generative AI offerings
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) or other relevant AWS certifications

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.