Head of AWS Technology

We're looking for a Head of AWS Technology to join our team in London in a hybrid working mode. This is a senior leadership role that combines technical depth, architectural authority, and commercial responsibility to shape and grow EPAM’s AWS practice. You will set the vision, lead solution design and be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders by ensuring the delivery of high-quality, well-architected solutions.

Acting as a key technical partner with AWS, you will drive adoption of AI and GenAI services, establish engineering excellence and mentor a team of senior architects. This role requires a hands-on understanding of AWS architectures and the ability to influence technology strategy across multiple clients and sectors.

Responsibilities

Set the technical vision, architecture standards and engineering practices for the AWS practice

Lead adoption of AI and GenAI capabilities on AWS, including Bedrock, SageMaker and RAG patterns

Provide hands-on technical oversight on complex engagements and ensure quality delivery

Establish and nurture the AWS partnership through competencies, programs and joint go-to-market initiatives

Build, mentor and lead a high-performing team of AWS architects and engineers

Drive pre-sales and solution design for major AWS opportunities

Create thought leadership, reusable assets and propositions that differentiate EPAM in the cloud market

Ensure alignment between architectural solutions, security standards and client business goals

Requirements

Extensive AWS architecture experience with credibility to guide design decisions (10+ years in technology)

Current expertise in AI and GenAI services on AWS and their application to client solutions

Proven leadership in building and managing senior technical teams

Track record of shaping, estimating and winning cloud engagements in pre-sales environments

Commercial acumen with familiarity of consulting operating models and P&L impact

Experience working with AWS partner programs and competency frameworks

AWS Professional certifications (Solutions Architect Professional or DevOps Engineer Professional), with Specialty certifications desirable

Excellent communication skills for engaging engineers, senior clients and AWS partner teams

Nice to have

Experience in consulting or systems integration environments

Multi-cloud exposure (Azure, GCP) and ability to position AWS in hybrid estates

Sector experience in financial services, life sciences, retail or public sector

We offer

EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover

Private medical insurance and dental care

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive group pension plan

Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans

Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events

Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses

If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program