Cloud Architect

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.

Work arrangement
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