Senior Solution Architect

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to help shape end-to-end enterprise architecture, guide delivery teams, and build scalable, high-quality software solutions with AI Native teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify unambiguous solution requirements and key use cases for future solutions
• Collaborate with large-scale enterprises, actively in ARB and other Enterprise Governance processes
• Take part in pre-sale activities, including RFP processing, proposal development, and client communication, and act as the first point of contact for the client in the early stages of partnership
• Guide clients through architectural, technical, and organizational challenges daily
• Analyze existing applications and IT services, and develop a roadmap for asset migration, transformation, and automation
• Determine the financial implications of various decision options
• Design prototypes, proof of concepts, and create detailed architecture documents
• Develop a unified strategy for architecture governance, automation, security, implementation, and operations
• Consult and provide technical guidance on cloud, hybrid, and on-premises solutions design and cost control best practices
• Conduct architecture reviews/audits and create reports, and conduct client meetings, workshops, and governance events onsite (often travels)
• Oversee the solution implementation from project requirements to "go-live"
• Provide technical support, oversee engineering efforts, and stay up to date on industry trends and best practices

Requirements

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience in architecture of large software systems
• Proficiency in definition of business outcomes, KPIs/OKRs, and benefits realization, and ability to link them to epics/features
• Ability to define current state vs target state architecture and create transition architectures/roadmaps (multi-quarter, incremental delivery)
• Practical understanding of design, integration, development, software architecture patterns, solution architecture design methods, and practices
• Experience in all stages of the software development life cycle with various software development processes, approaches, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, RUP, etc.)
• Proficiency in design of deployment, configuration management automation (CI/CD), security automation (SAST/DAST), and IT operations automation (AIOps) for different workloads
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach and leadership in architecture engagement
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical concepts in a business-friendly manner to various stakeholders, both technical and business-oriented
• Proven track record as a technical advisor who guides clients both about what to do and what to avoid
• Capability to process, absorb, retain, and reuse business domain knowledge for several of the most popular business domains
• Fluency in English
• Solid development experience with at least one of the following – Java,.NET, Python (full stack is a plus), along with expertise in use of various libraries, frameworks, and patterns within specific technology stacks
• Experience in hands-on development of multiple solutions (web, mobile, desktop)
• Proven knowledge of cloud technologies and cloud migration strategies, with experience in construction of cloud-native solutions (with at least one of the following – Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Production experience in one or multiple domains like Financial Services, Retail, Life Sciences & Healthcare
• Understanding of Digital/IT Transformation concepts and contribution to the organization's Digital/IT Transformation
• Understanding of Business Architecture concepts and recognition of BizBoK/TOGAF best practices

Nice to Have

• Practical expertise with Microservice Architecture Patterns, APIs, and Integration and Containerization
• Hands-on experience with GenAI solution design and development
• Willingness to learn novelties in GenAI space

We Offer

• Opportunity to Engineer your Future and to drive the world’s digital transformation with top industry clients
• Personal development program that will allow you to be valued for your strengths
• Wide range of professional trainings and workshops
• Being part of a collaborative, fast-growing, and innovative design team
• Established and accelerated growth toward different career paths, competencies, and roles
• Broad projects variety and possible mobility between projects over time
• Collaboration in a multicultural environment and exchange of best practices with colleagues around the world
• Varied social benefits, Sports, Transportation, and Health programs
• Work-life balance and flexible schedule, team buildings, and sport opportunities
• Modern office/collaboration spaces (incl. new Infinity Tower business center, Sofia)
• Hybrid By Design - we provide you with the best productivity options from the 2 worlds. Meet, socialize, and enjoy F2F time with your colleagues, while working from the modern EPAM's office for a few days per week and benefit from the EPAM's virtual working environment - making you able to be productive and work from remote for the rest of the week