Head of AWS Technology

We're looking for aHead of AWS Technology to join our team in the Netherlands 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