Senior Data Solution Architect

About the Position

We are in search of a Senior Data Solution Architect to spearhead data-driven projects that leverage scalable platforms, cutting-edge technologies, and machine-learning algorithms. By designing robust solutions, you will be a crucial part in generating value from data, all while driving our organization's digital transformation through data enablement and democratization.

Responsibilities

• Address organization business goals and strategies using best practices in data-, solution-, enterprise- and business- architectures, along with software engineering expertise
• Conduct architectural activities including business problem analysis, technology landscape identification, significant requirements identification, solution design, and artifact creation
• Perform software engineering tasks such as coding and data model creation in primary technology stacks, comprehend code and data models for non-primary technology stacks, and apply software design patterns and practices
• Build and manage data management environments on premise and in the cloud, addressing security, compliance, and regulatory concerns with automation, monitoring, orchestration, and data ingestion
• Guide the implementation team in integrating and harmonizing data from various sources, building analytical products on the data platform, and managing data product life cycles efficiently
• Provide data technology consulting services to help clients shape solution visions and make informed decisions under uncertainty

Requirements

• 10+ years of IT experience
• 5+ years in leadership roles
• Extensive experience in requirements engineering, solution architecture, systems development, deployment, and maintenance
• Knowledge in architecture, design patterns, and the technological landscape across at least 3 technology domains including Data Platforms, IoT, and ML
• Profound knowledge of technology internals for at least 1 technology domain
• Solid understanding of core concepts in data and analytics platform architectures, data warehousing, business intelligence, data management, integration, security, and operations
• Experience in designing, implementing, deploying, troubleshooting, and re-platforming distributed systems both on-premises and in the Cloud
• Structured knowledge of the entire architecture design process including technology selection, estimation, proposal verification, and documentation
• Background in all phases of the software development life cycle using various development methodologies and best practices
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Competency in effective communication
• Fluency in English (B2 level or higher)

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with CI/CD and infrastructure automation
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies within data management
• Capability to drive operations focusing on scaling and cost-efficiency
• Qualifications in advanced data security and privacy practices
• Understanding of metadata management and semantic layering within data platforms

We Offer

• Opportunity to work remotely from Romania
• Be part of a leading company in the tech industry, EPAM Systems

About the Company

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