Java Solution Architect

About the Position

We are searching for a Java Solution Architect to join our organization.

This position provides the chance to shape technical strategy and deliver resilient solutions for enterprise platforms. You will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to ensure technology initiatives align with business objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical leadership with a drive for modernizing and integrating complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Turn architectural strategies into detailed engineering plans and actionable steps
• Serve as the main technical authority, addressing complex implementation challenges, conducting root cause analysis, and defining solution patterns
• Lead and facilitate technical discussions, influence architectural direction, and occasionally participate in hands-on coding
• Mentor and support senior engineers to strengthen the technical expertise of the team
• Work with Product, SREs, DBAs, and other stakeholders on story estimation, technical planning, roadmap development, and configuration management
• Drive proof-of-concept projects, technical spikes, and evaluate new technologies for business suitability
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, code governance, and maintain comprehensive system documentation
• Oversee code reviews for major features and initiatives, guiding the review process for critical components
• Promote and implement automation in testing, performance, and continuous delivery to meet or exceed service level objectives
• Apply architectural best practices and design patterns in modernization, migration, integration, and system retirement efforts
• Identify and coordinate dependencies with external teams and products for new features and architectural projects
• Collaborate on the creation of end-to-end architecture diagrams, provide technical leadership in system design, and facilitate cross-team solutions with engineers and architects
• Encourage innovative approaches to automating build, test, and deployment processes for distributed systems
• Coordinate with both internal and external engineering and architecture teams to achieve product and PI objectives

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in enterprise software engineering, with a minimum of 2 years in a senior, staff, or architectural position
• Strong expertise in Java and related backend technologies for developing scalable applications
• Experience with Apache Kafka for distributed messaging and event streaming
• Solid background in cloud platforms and cloud-native development practices
• Proven ability to design, build, and scale high-availability production systems
• Deep understanding of enterprise integration, system architecture, and distributed systems
• Demonstrated experience mentoring senior engineers and driving collaboration across teams
• Advanced skills in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and technical planning
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, automation, and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined software delivery
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and architectural best practices
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written, at B2+ level

Nice to Have

• Advanced knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases such as Postgres, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB for comprehensive data management
• Experience with ReactJS for user interface development and Splunk for monitoring and log analytics
• Background in mainframe system integration, migration, or modernization projects
• Experience with Salesforce integrations and enterprise application interoperability
• Experience building solutions for highly regulated industries such as investment or banking
• Previous involvement in SRE, DBA, or operations-focused engineering roles

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the industry
• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid work model

About the Company

EPAM Systems is a global software engineering and product development company. We partner with the world's leading brands to deliver innovative digital solutions and drive digital transformation.