Cloud Architect

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Cloud Architect to lead large-scale migrations of legacy applications into modern cloud and container platforms, shaping target-state architectures and guiding delivery teams.

You will define migration and test plans, run workshops with architecture stakeholders, decide platform and landing zone integration, and oversee containerization, CI/CD design, and security-aligned delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years cloud migrations experience.
• 5+ years IaC with Terraform in production.
• 5+ years config management and automation with Ansible.
• 5+ years containerization with Kubernetes or EKS.
• Strong leadership and client-facing communication.
• Advanced English skills.
• Nice to have Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale migrations and define target-state architecture.
• Define migration and test plans aligned with business needs.
• Facilitate client workshops with architecture stakeholders.
• Oversee engineering execution and unblock teams.
• Design CI/CD pipelines for repeatable releases.
• Coordinate with security and solution architecture for compliant designs.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Migration programs

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes / EKS

DevOps / CI-CD

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

EKS

Job description

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.ResponsibilitiesLead application and infrastructure discovery to assess legacy and third-party workloadsDefine target-state systems architecture across AWS, Kubernetes, and private cloud optionsFacilitate workshops with clients and architecture stakeholders to gather requirementsCreate migration plans and test plans aligned with business needs and risk constraintsDecide platform approach and landing zone integration based on workload requirementsOversee engineering execution and unblock teams during migration deliveryProvide hands-on expertise for DevOps and cloud tasks when neededGuide containerization strategy and ensure workloads are packaged for modern platformsDesign CI/CD pipeline approach to support repeatable and controlled releasesCoordinate with security and solution architecture to ensure compliant designsRequirements7+ years cloud and systems development experience with large-scale migration programs5+ years infrastructure as code experience with Terraform in production environments5+ years configuration management and automation experience with Ansible5+ years containerization experience and platform selection for Kubernetes or EKSStrong technical leadership skills to guide architects and engineering teamsStrong client communication skills to facilitate workshops and align on approachAdvanced English skills (C1, Advanced)Nice to havePython proficiencyWe 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