We are looking for a **Lead Systems Engineer** to lead modernization and migration initiatives while delivering scalable, secure cloud-based solutions.
This role is critical in managing AWS infrastructure, enhancing operational standards, and promoting team collaboration for seamless system and process integration.
**Responsibilities**
- Deploy AWS services such as ECS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, and CloudWatch
- Conduct server patching, monitoring, backup, and scaling workloads in AWS
- Create automation scripts and tools for provisioning using Ansible
- Use IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for reusable infrastructure deployment
- Set up Ansible-driven configuration management for updates and system state
- Coordinate hybrid systems throughout migration processes
- Facilitate the adoption of modern tools like GitHub and version control practices
- Run containerized workloads using Docker and AWS ECS/EKS
- Establish data pipelines with services such as AWS Glue for data movement
- Develop secure APIs for exposing and integrating data
- Configure networking setups including VPCs, load balancers, and hybrid cloud connections
- Enable communication between on-premises systems and AWS resources
- Support teams in automation, cloud-native operations, and system enhancements
- Work in collaboration with engineering, DevOps, development, and analytics teams during migration processes
**Requirements**:
- 5+ years of experience within systems engineering, cloud operations, or DevOps
- 1+ years of leadership experience in a relevant domain
- Knowledge of AWS services like ECS, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, and CloudWatch
- Skills in IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, and configuration management with Ansible
- Background in containerized workloads via Docker or AWS ECS/EKS, and CI/CD pipeline creation
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud connectivity and networking configurations such as VPCs and security groups
- Expertise in developing secure APIs and integrating data pipelines (e.g., AWS Glue)




- Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level
**Nice to have**
- Understanding of React.js, Node.js, and JavaScript frameworks
- Experience collaborating on development projects using GitHub
- IAM configurations and secure API management certification
**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Versátil work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
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.

📌 Lead Systems Engineer (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México