Senior/Lead Solution Architect- Node.js

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior/Lead Solution Architect with deep expertise in Node.js to join our growing team in India and help design cutting-edge solutions for global clients. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of large-scale, high-performance solutions, working closely with clients and internal teams. From pre-sales to go-live, your expertise will shape the future of enterprise technology.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the architecture for backend services using Node.js and related frameworks, meeting architectural significant requirements (ASRs)
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, mentoring on best practices, code standards, and design patterns in a hands-on way, including peer programming with developers on the team
• Conduct code reviews, enforce quality standards, and ensure maintainability, efficiency, and security of the codebase
• Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to deliver full-stack solutions
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize application performance, and ensure responsiveness
• Implement and enforce security best practices, authentication, and data protection strategies
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the application stack, providing timely resolutions
• Engage proactively in architecture discussions and take a leadership role in customer site assignments

Requirements

• 18-27 years of experience in IT, with a strong background in solution architecture
• Proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js, including deep understanding of the event loop, asynchronous programming, and module system
• Expertise in Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, along with familiarity with other relevant libraries
• Skills in designing and developing RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices
• Background in unit testing, integration testing, and debugging tools
• Knowledge of security best practices, authentication methods such as OAuth and JWT, and data protection strategies
• Deep experience developing cloud native solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address performance issues systematically
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English
• Experience mentoring and guiding developers on the team

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)