Solution Architect

About the Position

We are seeking a Solution Architect to shape scalable software architecture and translate business needs into secure, resilient technical designs. You will partner with product managers, business analysts, and engineering leads to define end-to-end solutions, choose technologies, and guide delivery teams through implementation in domains like Financial Services, Insurance, and Retail-apply now.

Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable and secure end-to-end software architectures across backend services, front-end layers, databases, integrations, and cloud infrastructure
• Run proofs-of-concept (PoCs), assess third-party tools, APIs, and frameworks, and make data-driven choices for technology stack selection
• Define architectural standards, reusable design patterns, and coding guidelines
• Guide development teams through technical governance to keep implementations aligned with the agreed-upon architecture
• Partner with product owners to convert business requirements into clear technical blueprints
• Explain complex architectural concepts to both technical developers and non-technical business leaders
• Ensure designs consistently cover key non-functional requirements such as security, high availability, disaster recovery, performance, and cost-efficiency

Requirements

• Hands-on experience of 2+ years as a Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or Principal Engineer designing complex, distributed enterprise software systems
• Solid understanding of modern architectural patterns such as Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, and Serverless designs
• Strong knowledge of APIs and Cloud-Native designs
• Practical skills with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern infrastructure practices including containers, Kubernetes, and database design
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and align cross-functional teams
• Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to balance tactical delivery pressure with long-term strategic architectural goals
• English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid model
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team
• Competitive compensation package

About the Company

EPAM Systems is a global software engineering and product development company that partners with the world’s leading brands to deliver high-quality software solutions.