Systems Architect - WLC

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a Systems Architect - WLC to shape the future of connected network operations, defining the target architecture and implementation roadmap for a next-generation Unified Connectivity Platform integrating Enterprise Wi-Fi, NMS, ACS, Analytics, Service Assurance and AI-driven operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Wi-Fi & Controller discovery with stakeholders, to validate requirements across WLAN, security, AAA/NAC, RF, client experience and service assurance
• Define the AP–Controller–Cloud architecture hypothesis, including WLC, AP software/firmware, RF intelligence, telemetry and multi-site management
• Assess OpenWiFi and existing capabilities, to identify Build vs. Reuse vs. Extend opportunities and platform differentiation
• Drive architecture decisions and technical recommendations, to cover SaaS, multi-tenancy, observability, analytics, integrations, risks and dependencies
• Support MVP prioritization, effort estimation and phased roadmap, to contribute to architecture documentation and executive recommendations
• Translate business requirements into scalable solutions, to evaluate Build vs. Reuse vs. Extend approaches
• Collaborate across Product, Architecture, Engineering and Operations teams

Requirements

• 12-18 years of overall experience in software development
• 12+ years of experience in Software Architecture & Development in Enterprise Networking/WLAN, Wireless Controllers, AP management, and large-scale Wi-Fi deployments
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7 and 802.11 standards
• Expertise in AP software/firmware, AP–Controller communication, onboarding, provisioning, configuration, firmware lifecycle and OTA
• Familiarity with Qualcomm/MediaTek platforms
• Background in RF/RRM, channel and power management, band steering, load balancing, roaming, airtime fairness and interference management
• Knowledge of WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS/AAA, NAC, Dynamic VLAN, MAB and policy-based access control
• Skills in Wi-Fi telemetry, monitoring, observability, service assurance, client experience and network analytics
• Understanding of OpenWiFi/uCentral, microservices, REST APIs and event-driven/SaaS architectures
• Proficiency in SNMP, NETCONF, MQTT, gRPC/gNMI and streaming telemetry

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)