Solution Architect

We are seeking a strategic and technically hands-on Solution Architect to join our engineering department. In this critical role, you will be responsible for defining the structural blueprint and technical direction for our software systems. You will bridge the gap between high-level business problems and concrete, scalable technical solutions, ensuring that our software products are secure, resilient, performant and aligned with our long-term technology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable and secure end-to-end software architectures, encompassing backend services, front-end layers, databases, integrations and cloud infrastructure
• Conduct proofs-of-concept (PoCs), evaluate third-party tools, APIs and frameworks and make data-driven decisions on technology stack selection
• Establish architectural standards, design patterns and coding guidelines
• Provide technical governance to development teams to ensure implementations align with the agreed-upon architecture
• Collaborate closely with product owners to translate business requirements into technical blueprints
• Communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical developers and non-technical business leaders
• Ensure that designs systematically address key non-functional requirements such as security, high availability, disaster recovery, performance and cost-efficiency

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Lead or Principal Engineer designing complex distributed enterprise software systems
• Understanding of modern architectural patterns such as Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Serverless, APIs and Cloud-Native designs
• Expertise in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and modern infrastructure practices including containers, Kubernetes and database design
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and align cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proven ability to balance tactical delivery pressure with long-term strategic architectural goals
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.