Lead AWS DevOps Engineer- CDK & TypeScript
We are seeking a Lead AWS DevOps Engineer - CDK & TypeScript to design, build, and maintain robust infrastructure and CI/CD platforms, driving deployment safety, automation, and scalability across cloud environments.Req# 1080520892ResponsibilitiesPipeline Engineering: Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, TypeScript, and PythonInfrastructure as Code (IaC) Management: Read, analyze, debug, and contribute to Terraform and AWS CDK infrastructure definitionsPlatform & Runner Administration: Engineer and scale GitHub Actions platform components, including reusable workflows, merge queues, self-hosted ARC (Actions Runner Controller) runners on Amazon EKS, and OIDC cloud authenticationDeployment Safety & Resilience: Implement and manage automated and emergency rollback mechanisms for AWS CDK and CloudFormation (including stack teardown, fix-forward vs rollback strategies), progressive-rollout pipelines, and bake-time gatingArtifact Management & Deployment Tooling: Build and operate CDK/CloudFormation deploy tooling (such as wave-ordered deploy-runners) and manage Artifactory image promotion and digital signing processesRequirementsAWS CDK & TypeScript: Strong, production-level proficiency in TypeScript and hands-on experience with AWS CDK for cloud infrastructureGitHub Actions Platform Engineering: Expertise in setting up and maintaining reusable workflows, merge queues, self-hosted ARC runners on EKS, and secure OIDC cloud authenticationDeployment Safety Controls: Proven experience implementing automated/emergency rollbacks for CDK/CloudFormation and configuring progressive rollouts with bake-time gatesDeployment Tooling & Artifacts: Familiarity with wave-ordered deploy-runners, Artifactory image promotion, and artifact signingTerraform: Solid, working knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure reading and debuggingWe offerMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)Employee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsMatched 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off - the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per yearLegal Plan and Identity Theft ProtectionAccident InsuranceEmployee DiscountsPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) ProgramThis Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $135,000 - $160,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.In accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, you may find a copy of the Notice containing a summary of the Ordinance's key provisions here: Concept FCO Posting 8 27 24 (lacounty.gov)EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.