Solution Architect
Skills
About the role
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
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