Principal AWS Migrations Lead

Location:

London; UKWork type: HybridSeniority: Senior ManagementPrimary skill: Amazon Web ServicesPosted: 2026-10-23When a migration programme scales up, the difference between a smooth transition and a costly setback is measured in the details. The Principal AWS Migrations Lead role in London sits at the centre of cloud migration and modernisation for enterprise clients, where every decision shapes the outcome. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and guiding teams through technical and business change, this is where your expertise counts. The pace and precision of delivery matter more than ever and the stakes rise with every wave. Clients depend on a platform that is ready for what comes next.

ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale migration and modernisation programmes on AWS, spanning lift-and-shift, re-platform and re-architectureOwn technical pre-sales, including scoping, estimation, business cases and RFP responses and present as the senior subject matter expert in client meetings and workshopsAct as a trusted advisor to client senior leadership, translating technical strategy into clear business outcomes and risk positionsMobilise new engagements at pace, establishing delivery structure, wave planning, governance and ways of workingPlan and facilitate discovery and design workshops and guide and quality-assure migration teamsDrive the use of AI and automation across the migration lifecycle, from AI-assisted discovery and dependency mapping through code and configuration transformation to testingDesign and assure target landing zones, connectivity and security in line with the AWS Well-Architected FrameworkMentor team members and contribute to the growth of EPAM's cloud migration practiceRequirementsExtensive, hands-on experience leading large-scale AWS migration and modernisation programmes end to endProven experience running migrations at scale (hundreds to thousands of servers and applications), including discovery, wave planning and cutoverStrong command of AWS migration tooling and strategies, such as AWS MGN, Migration Hub and the 7 RsProven technical pre-sales experience and the confidence to engage and influence senior client stakeholdersStrong AWS architecture foundations, including landing zones, multi-account management, networking, security and complianceProficiency in Infrastructure as Code and automation (for example Terraform, CloudFormation) and scripting (for example Python)Hands-on experience using AI to accelerate migration and modernisation, with proficiency in technologies such as Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, Kiro or ClaudeExcellent communication, problem-solving and delivery-management skills, with a track record of delivering on budget and to deadlineEligibility to work in the UK and the ability to work hybrid from London, with client travel as neededNice to haveRelevant AWS certifications, such as Solutions Architect, Professional or a Migration specialityFamiliarity with emerging AWS AI and agentic migration tooling, such as Amazon Q Developer, Kiro and AWS TransformExperience with AWS funding programmes (for example MAP, EDP) and partner-led deliveryExperience migrating from platforms such as VMware, Microsoft Azure or Google CloudKnowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS) and application modernisationExperience with Active Directory, AWS IAM and federation servicesWe offerEPAM 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 eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf 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*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements