DevOps / Platform Engineer (AWS, Terraform, Python, HPC)

EPAM Systems; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is looking for an experienced DevOps / Platform Engineer to design and manage secure AWS environments. Collaborating closely with the Chief Geologist, you will work on high-impact projects that influence business and customer outcomes. Candidates should have strong expertise in AWS services, Terraform, and proficiency in Python.

The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. Experience in HPC infrastructure and cloud security best practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and Terraform.
• Proficiency in Python; experience with PowerShell and Bash scripts.
• Experience with HPC infrastructure and parallelization (CPU/GPU compute).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage secure scalable AWS environments.
• Automate workflows with Python, PowerShell and Bash.
• Manage S3 buckets, with knowledge of limits and cross-account access.

Skills

Deep expertise in AWS services

Infrastructure as code with Terraform

Proficiency in Python

Experience with HPC infrastructure

Knowledge of Azure DevOps

Tools

Docker

AWS CodeBuild

PowerShell

Bash

AWS Aurora for PostgreSQL

Job description

We are seeking an experienced DevOps / Platform Engineer with deep expertise in AWS services, Terraform, Python, and HPC infrastructure. This role will work closely with the Chief Geologist on high-impact projects that directly affect our business and customers.

Work Schedule: On-site Tuesday - Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage secure scalable AWS environments with focus on security, networking and cloud operations
• Automate workflows with Python, PowerShell and Bash
• Manage S3 buckets, with knowledge of limits and cross-account access
• Implement and optimize parallel computing solutions with autoscaling groups, AWS Batch and both CPU and GPU compute resources
• Set up monitors and logs for job runs, service utilization, EC2 usage, durations and costs
• Develop infrastructure as code with Terraform, CloudFormation and AWS CDK
• Work with AWS Aurora for PostgreSQL, with the ability to write and optimize SQL queries
• Build and manage Docker containers and ECR repositories, with the ability to create images from scratch
• Utilize AWS CodeBuild and have a working knowledge of Azure DevOps

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS services and Terraform
• Proficiency in Python; experience with PowerShell and Bash scripts
• Experience with HPC infrastructure and parallelization (CPU/GPU compute)
• Solid understanding of cloud security, networking and operations best practices
• Experience with infrastructure as code and containerization
• Familiarity with monitors, logs and cost management in AWS
• Experience with databases (especially AWS Aurora for PostgreSQL) and SQL
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps is a plus

Nice to have

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills; proactive and accountable
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Skilled at gathering user requirements, building documentation and translating needs into technical solutions
• High service orientation, understands user constraints, collaborates with internal teams (cloud ops, cyber, netsec) and proactively participates in change review meetings
• Resourceful in navigation of internal processes and building relationships within the organization
• Capable of advising on and building future solutions, from ideation to implementation