feat(eks): add targetRoleArn support for EKS Pod Identity associations #35234
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Issue # (if applicable)
Closes #35219
Reason for this change
EKS Pod Identity supports a
targetRoleArnparameter that enables role chaining scenarios, particularly for cross-account access patterns. This feature was missing from the CDK construct, limiting users who need to access AWS resources in different accounts or implement complex role assumption chains.Description of changes
Core Implementation:
targetRoleproperty.ServiceAccountconstruct to includetargetRolewhen specifiedIRoleobject and passes it to theAWS::EKS::PodIdentityAssociationCloudFormation resourceDesign Decisions:
targetRoleoptional to maintain backward compatibilityiam.IRoleinterface for better type safety and consistency with CDK patternsRole.fromRoleArn()) and newly created rolestargetRoleis not specifiedAlternatives Considered:
IRoleinterface for better developer experienceDescribe any new or updated permissions being added
No new CDK permissions are required. The feature uses existing EKS Pod Identity functionality.
When users specify a
targetRole, they need to ensure:Description of how you validated changes
Unit Tests:
service-account.test.tscovering:Integration Tests:
integ.eks-pod-identity-target-role.tsthat:Checklist
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