Solution Architect

EPAM Systems; Schweiz; On-site; EUR 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking a Solution Architect to join our team in a hybrid working mode. You will lead modernization initiatives, guiding legacy-to-modern designs and shaping enterprise platforms in a highly regulated power, utilities and renewables domain.

The role requires architectural leadership, risk-aware decision making, and collaboration with internal teams and clients to ensure reliable operations and scalable solutions. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in solution architecture with focus on Oracle Forms integration and modernization.
• Strong understanding of management systems and related processes such as scheduling and market operations.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks and align IT solutions with organizational strategy.
• Expertise in guiding cross-functional teams and translating business needs into scalable technical designs.
• Product-oriented mindset with emphasis on continuous delivery and optimization.
• Professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of legacy Oracle Forms applications with modern technologies to support critical operations.
• Ensure system reliability and availability for business-critical processes including scheduling and TSO nominations.
• Collaborate with internal team members, client managers and third-party vendors to maintain alignment and clear communication.
• Oversee support activities, troubleshooting and enhancements for existing management applications during the maintenance phase.
• Define and implement an IT roadmap that enables modernization and scalability of management solutions.
• Facilitate technical meetings to present architectures, gather feedback and coordinate implementation efforts.
• Translate architectural concepts into operational processes ensuring smooth handover and compliance with business goals.

Skills

Oracle Forms integration

Modernization

Cross-functional leadership

English fluency

Scheduling & market ops

Architectural design

Tools

Python

C#

Job description

We're looking for a Solution Architect to join our team in Zurich, Switzerland in a hybrid working mode. The position involves sustaining and evolving a suite of internally developed applications built on Oracle Forms, Python and C#, enabling operational stability while driving modernization initiatives within the power, utilities and renewables domain. This is an excellent opportunity to provide architectural leadership, guide legacy-to-modern solution design and shape enterprise-leve platforms within a highly regulated sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of legacy Oracle Forms applications with modern technologies to support critical operations
• Ensure system reliability and availability for business-critical processes including scheduling and TSO nominations
• Collaborate with internal team members, client managers and third-party vendors to maintain alignment and clear communication
• Oversee support activities, troubleshooting and enhancements for existing management applications during the maintenance phase
• Define and implement an IT roadmap that enables modernization and scalability of management solutions
• Facilitate technical meetings to present architectures, gather feedback and coordinate implementation efforts
• Translate architectural concepts into operational processes ensuring smooth handover and compliance with business goals

Requirements

• Proven experience in solution architecture with focus on Oracle Forms integration and modernization
• Strong understanding of management systems and related processes such as scheduling and market operations
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks and align IT solutions with organizational strategy
• Expertise in guiding cross-functional teams and translating business needs into scalable technical designs
• Product-oriented mindset with emphasis on continuous delivery and optimization
• Professional fluency in English