CTO / Principal Solution Architect

About the Position

We are seeking an exceptional CTO-level Solution Architect to lead technology strategy and AI transformation for our clients. This senior, client-facing role requires deep expertise in AI architecture and multi-domain technology consulting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to client CTOs, CIOs, CDOs, and other C-suite stakeholders on technology strategy, target operating models, and large-scale digital and AI transformation.
• Own client relationships and shape future opportunities by extending your network deep into ED, MD, and C-level decision-makers; sell vision at the highest level and pitch capabilities directly to executives.
• Lead complex consulting engagements of large scale and international scope; oversee multiple client accounts; drive strategy and transformation programs from discovery through roadmap to execution.
• Run executive workshops, technology assessments, and architecture reviews; translate complex IT concepts for non-technical executives and guide them through technical intricacies.
• Operate as a fluent AI-native technologist, aligned with EPAM's AI/Run™ Transform strategy - AI-Native Delivery (AI-powered SDLC with agentic workflows), AI-Driven Modernization, and Agentic Solutions across the Product Development Lifecycle.
• Define target-state AI reference architectures at enterprise scale; design AI Centers of Excellence, governance bodies, and operating models that combine platform, product, and federated team patterns.
• Operate fluently in AI-native development environments daily; able to teach delivery teams how to do the same.
• Maintain working fluency with GenAI / LLM stacks, agentic frameworks, and AI-native engineering tools (e.g., Cursor and similar).
• Represent EPAM as a speaker at major external industry conferences and analyst events (Gartner, Forrester, IDC summits, hyperscaler/partner conferences, industry-vertical events).
• Present at EPAM internal C-level and senior leadership forums.
• Author technology points of view, whitepapers, blueprints, and reference architectures published through EPAM's Presales Portal, Technology platform, and external channels.
• Personally build AI POCs and proofs of value during pursuits and early-stage engagements - end-to-end, in code, deployed, and demonstrable. Not just slideware.
• Produce architectural artifacts: reference architectures, blueprints, target operating models, governance frameworks, transition roadmaps.
• Lead pre-sales response on strategic, complex pursuits; partner with sales, account, and consulting leadership on multi-million-dollar opportunities.
• Evolve service offerings, accelerators, and reusable IP; contribute to EPAM's offering portfolio.
• Recommend top talent and senior staff for engagements; recruit, upsell, and expand within accounts.
• Mentor and coach Senior SAs, Lead Engineers, and emerging architects; act as a mentor/coach to others advancing into senior leadership positions.

Requirements

• Deep, multi-stage career across software engineering, architecture, and technology consulting, with significant time in client-facing senior advisory roles.
• Demonstrable track record of leadership on large, international, transformational engagements end-to-end - from C-level discovery through architecture and delivery.
• Proven success on multi-million-dollar technology programs.
• Existing personal brand and senior network in the technology community.
• "Caterpillar-shaped" expertise: deep in multiple technology stacks AND multiple business domains across enterprise, solution, and implementation layers.
• Strong command of cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, event-driven architectures, integration, and security-by-design.
• AI-native fluency: GenAI / LLMs, RAG, agentic systems, MLOps, AI governance and ethics, AI-augmented SDLC; able to lead an AI POC personally.
• Comfortable with industry-endorsed frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate, Zachman, BIAN, etc.).
• Outstanding executive communication and negotiation skills - proven track record of influence on C-level decisions.
• Thought leadership in industry - recognized speaker and contributor in domain or technology communities.
• Open-minded, curious, and intellectually honest - actively seeks dissenting views, comfortable being challenged, and changes course on evidence.
• Ability to simplify the complex for non-technical audiences without loss of fidelity level; leads pre-sales response on EPAM's most strategic pursuits.

Nice to Have

• Prior production experience with operation and construction of AI systems, beyond POCs, is a huge plus.

We Offer

We believe that the greatest strength of the company is its people. EPAM is fully committed to helping its employees reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through continuous learning. With this in mind, we would like to introduce you to a few of the many opportunities and services which we believe will help you expand your current knowledge:

• Full access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
• Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
• All-around Social package: professional & soft skills training, medical & family care programs, sports
• Free English classes
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Continuous experience exchange with experts and professionals worldwide
• Friendly team and comfortable working environment
• Engineering, corporate, and social events within and outside the Company
• Flexible working schedule
• Opportunities for self-realization

About the Company

EPAM is a global software engineering and product development company that partners with the world's leading brands to deliver innovative technology solutions. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring our employees have the tools and opportunities to excel in their careers.