Systems Architect I

We are seeking a Systems Architect I to enhance our remote team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technologically advanced environment and is eager to drive projects from conception through to implementation. The successful candidate will have a strong background in systems architecture and a proven track record of effective team leadership. You will be instrumental in shaping the infrastructure that supports our innovative applications and services.
We accept CVs in English only.

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Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS
• Lead architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into system architectures
• Develop and maintain a catalog of deployable and documented cloud solution architectures
• Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines)
• Conduct systems tests for security, performance, and availability
• Develop and maintain design and troubleshooting documentation
• Provide direct and responsive support for urgent analytic needs
• Participate in strategic planning meetings with project managers and team members
• Review existing solutions and recommend improvements

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years as a DevOps Engineer
• At least 2 years of experience leading a team of at least 5 employees in managerial or ownership roles
• Participation in at least 2 full-cycle projects or various projects covering different phases of the development lifecycle
• Extensive hands-on experience with Terraform
• Expertise in building CI/CD IaC pipelines using YAML in Azure DevOps Services (ADO) pipelines, including SAST validation
• Proficiency in Git version control
• Expertise with container tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (AKS / EKS)
• Experience with Container Registry (ACR/ECR) deployments
• Foundational knowledge of AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, etc.), familiar with IAM, CloudWatch
• Ability to leverage alerts to improve incident response
• Familiarity with at least one policy as code tool for policy management
• Willingness to learn new AWS services to implement solutions for customers
• Experience with at least one scripting language (PowerShell / Bash)
• Excellent communication skills in English at an Upper-Intermediate level or higher

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
• Understanding of Azure DevOps Services concepts such as permissions, teams, policies, environments, service connections, agent pools, etc
• Experience with Terraform Cloud, Ansible, HashiCorp Packer, HashiCorp Vault
• Familiarity with Azure Key Vault, Azure Active Directory (Application and Service Principles)
• Basic understanding of ServiceNow concepts

We offer

• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
• Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!

Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.
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.