Senior Solution Architect

EPAM Systems Inc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

ESPP

Life and income protection

Private medical insurance

Dental care

Pension plan

Cyclescheme

Zusammenfassung

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Solution Architect in London, hybrid role, to bridge client needs with modern cloud environments and legacy modernization. You will lead architectural decisions, prototype designs, and governance across engagements while mentoring teams and shaping RFP responses.

The role demands hands-on cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP), strong communication with executives, and a track record of delivering enterprise systems in a consulting setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven solution architecture experience in senior/lead capacity, ideally in consulting.
• Track record delivering complex, enterprise-grade systems into production.
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), modern APIs, integration patterns and Data/AI architecture.
• Ability to define, address and audit non-functional requirements such as security, resilience, scalability and operational performance.

Aufgaben

• Translate business goals into robust solution designs and achievable delivery plans across client engagements.
• Own architectural decisions from discovery to go-live, including design, testing and implementation.
• Evaluate options and articulate trade-offs around cost, complexity, security and maintainability.
• Hands-on work with engineering teams to validate designs via prototypes and POCs.
• Guide cloud adoption and modernisation of legacy systems.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders; provide governance and design reviews.

Kenntnisse

Solution architecture

Cloud architectures

Pre-sales skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership mentoring

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ausbildung

BSc/MSc in CS or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

We’re looking for experienced Senior Solution Architects to join our Architecture and Technology Consulting Practice in London, UK in a hybrid working mode.In this role, you will sit at the vital intersection of client engagements, modern cloud environments, and legacy modernisation, where sound technical decisions shape the future of enterprise systems. You’ll bring a strong engineering background, sound architectural judgement, and the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary delivery teams.We value clear practical decision-making, hands-on technical credibility, and end-to-end ownership through implementation. You will decide how architectural choices balance rapid innovation with long-term feasibility, security, and operational resilience. Experience across industries is welcome, and the impact of your leadership will be felt in the strength and adaptability of every solution delivered.ResponsibilitiesTranslate business goals into robust solution designs and achievable delivery plans across client engagementsOwn architectural decisions from discovery and high-level design through implementation, testing and go-liveEvaluate options and clearly articulate technical trade-offs around cost, complexity, security, performance and maintainabilityWork hands-on with engineering teams to validate designs through prototypes, Proofs of Concept (POCs) and core implementationGuide cloud adoption, integration patterns and the modernisation of existing or legacy systemsCommunicate effectively with technical development teams as well as senior business and executive stakeholdersProvide technical governance, conduct design reviews, resolve complex technical challenges and mentor colleaguesSupport pre-sales activities, client workshops and contribute to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and architecture proposalsEnsure solutions balance rapid innovation with long-term technical feasibility, operational resilience and maintainabilityRepresent technical best practices and help foster a strong architecture culture within the UK practiceRequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experienceProven solution architecture experience in a senior or lead capacity, backed by a strong software engineering foundation ideally gained in a consulting company environmentDemonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex, enterprise-grade systems into productionPractical, hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), modern APIs, integration patterns and Data/AI architectureAbility to define, address and audit non-functional requirements such as security, resilience, scalability and operational performanceConfidence making critical technical decisions and guiding stakeholders through ambiguity with incomplete informationStrong pre-sales acumen, including experience with client presentations, RFPs and building architectural proposalsStrong communication, collaboration, stakeholder management and problem-solving skillsExperience leading, guiding or mentoring distributed engineering and architecture teams to improve delivery performanceWe offerEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness coverPrivate medical insurance and dental careEmployee Assistance ProgramCompetitive group pension planCyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loansVarious perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program