EPAM

AWS migration and modernization engineer

In short

This lead-level AWS migration and modernization engineer role at EPAM involves running enterprise-scale migrations to AWS using MGN, DMS, and discovery tooling, writing automation with Terraform/CDK and Python/Bash, and leading wave planning, cutovers, and readiness reviews. The company delivers cloud transformation solutions for enterprise clients. It demands proven hands-on migration experience, strong IaC/scripting skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional cutover workstreams. The position is hybrid, based in the Netherlands.

Description
EPAM delivers cloud transformation and modernization solutions for enterprise clients, including migrations to AWS.
Responsibilities
•Direct discovery, wave planning, continuous replication, and cutover of legacy environments to AWS using AWS MGN, DMS, and automated validation tooling
•Write production-grade Terraform/CDK, Python, and Bash scripts to automate pre-flight checks, server configuration, and cutover tasks while minimizing cutover windows
•Enforce the six pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework across security guardrails, network routing, and cost efficiency
•Author minute-by-minute execution runbooks, direct migration bridges during maintenance windows, and ensure safe rollback mechanisms for every workload
•Run the migration engine by mapping dependencies across teams, prioritizing wave backlogs, unblocking technical issues, and keeping delivery on schedule
•Guide application teams in assessing workloads using the 7 Rs and moving toward containers, managed data, or serverless
•Work with InfoSec and Network teams to automate compliance, IAM least privilege, and direct-connect/hybrid connectivity before production
•Lead code reviews, pair programming on automation scripts, and establish reusable migration patterns
•Choose migration tooling, pipeline frameworks, and design patterns, and decide where to rehost or modernize
•Own technical readiness reviews and halt or reschedule cutovers when standards are not met
•Define production AWS readiness standards and reject substandard or unmaintainable infrastructure
Requirements
•Proven track record running real-world migrations using AWS Application Migration Service (MGN), DMS, and discovery tools
•Strong day-to-day fluency in Terraform or CDK/CloudFormation, alongside Python or Bash scripting
•Practical experience implementing Control Tower, SCPs, centralized VPC architectures, and hybrid cloud connectivity
•Comfortable running cross-functional workstreams, setting wave cadences, managing blockers, and running high-stakes live cutovers
•Strong understanding of moving monoliths into containerized or managed cloud-native alternatives
•Strong understanding of integration concepts, platforms, and patterns during complex migrations
Conditions
No conditions specified in the posting.

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