Lead Cloud Automation and API Research Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Automation and API Research Specialist.
In this role, you will support the development of a cloud security posture management solution. You will play a crucial part in researching service scopes, validating APIs, and designing automated workflows for data collection and validation. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on cloud service scopes and API specifications for AWS, Azure, and additional providers
• Identify key API endpoints and parameters relevant to cloud security posture management
• Analyze cloud security services, configurations, and associated risks to define robust testing scopes
• Design and develop Python scripts for automating API interactions and service validations
• Build and maintain Terraform configurations to simulate cloud environments and automate resource provisioning for testing
• Create YAML and JSON configuration files for the automated scraper to ensure accurate and repeatable API data collection
• Perform REST API testing to validate service endpoints, handle error conditions, and identify potential misconfigurations
• Implement automated workflows to verify infrastructure consistency and detect deviations across cloud environments
• Establish a comprehensive testing framework that supports business requirements and cloud security compliance
• Collaborate with development and product teams to understand business objectives and translate them into technical requirements
• Document service scopes, API workflows, Terraform modules, and automated processes in a clear and organized manner
• Provide regular reports and insights on automation outcomes, test coverage, and areas for improvement

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services, including Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Cloud, Elastic Compute Cloud, Lambda, Simple Storage Service, and associated APIs
• Strong background in cloud security and security-related expertise
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and APIs, including Azure Resource Manager and Azure Security Center
• Familiarity with APIs from additional providers such as Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Alibaba Cloud, or Kubernetes
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, API automation, and data processing
• Strong experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code to automate cloud resource deployment
• Familiarity with REST API protocols, JSON and YAML formats, and API testing tools such as Postman and Swagger
• Understanding of cloud security principles, including access control, resource isolation, and internet exposure risks
• Ability to identify and model misconfigurations such as public exposure of resources and misconfigured load balancers
• Fluency in English

• 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)
• Flexible 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