Senior Systems Architect - Financial Services

EPAM Systems; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPAM ESPP

Life & income protection

Private medical & dental

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Learning & development

In-office perks

Job summary

EPAM Systems in London is seeking a Senior Systems Architect for Financial Services to lead architecture design for AI-first, cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud. This hybrid role involves shaping technology roadmaps, defining enterprise architectures and guiding large-scale digital transformation programs.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical mastery with business consulting skills, influence solution strategy and collaborate with clients, Google teams and delivery units to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, platform engineering or enterprise IT.
• Minimum 5 years in the financial services domain with focus on digital transformation.
• Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform and modern architecture principles.
• Proven experience designing AI-native applications and enterprise GenAI solutions.
• Experience turning AI prototypes into enterprise-grade solutions and production readiness approaches.
• Strong understanding of SDLC practices, CI/CD and agile delivery methodologies.
• Hands-on governance frameworks and security models for cloud-native platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage C-level stakeholders and technical teams.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver AI-first, cloud-native solutions for enterprise clients.
• Lead end-to-end architecture activities including assessments, roadmap creation and platform recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for client stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Guide technical teams during project delivery, providing architectural oversight and governance.
• Support RFx and presales activities by crafting tailored cloud and AI solutions based on Google technology stack.
• Maintain partnerships with Google and contribute to joint innovation initiatives.
• Drive knowledge sharing through patterns, reference architectures and reusable assets.
• Facilitate workshops, hackathons and enablement sessions focused on AI adoption and digital transformation.
• Mentor engineers and architects to build strong technical communities within projects.
• Stay current with Google Cloud and AI advancements, ensuring solution portfolios remain innovative and competitive.

Skills

Solution architecture

Financial services domain

Google Cloud Platform

GenAI solutions

Communication with stakeholders

CI/CD

Agile delivery

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Gemini Enterprise

Agent Platforms

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Systems Architect – Financial Services to join our team in London in a hybrid working mode. In this strategic role, you will lead architecture design for AI-first, cloud-native solutions leveraging Google Cloud technologies. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping shape technology roadmaps, define enterprise architectures and ensure successful execution of large-scale digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with business consulting skills to influence solution strategy and drive measurable business outcomes. You will collaborate closely with clients, Google representatives and multidisciplinary delivery teams to transform emerging AI and cloud technologies into resilient, production-ready systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver AI-first, cloud-native solutions for enterprise clients
• Lead end-to-end architecture activities including assessments, roadmap creation and platform recommendations
• Serve as a trusted advisor for client stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Guide technical teams during project delivery, providing architectural oversight and governance
• Support RFx and presales activities by crafting tailored cloud and AI solutions based on Google technology stack
• Maintain partnerships with Google and contribute to joint innovation initiatives
• Drive knowledge sharing through patterns, reference architectures and reusable assets
• Facilitate workshops, hackathons and enablement sessions focused on AI adoption and digital transformation
• Mentor engineers and architects to build strong technical communities within projects
• Stay current with Google Cloud and AI advancements, ensuring solution portfolios remain innovative and competitive

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, platform engineering or enterprise IT
• Minimum 5 years in the financial services domain with focus on digital transformation
• Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform and modern architecture principles
• Proven experience designing AI-native applications and enterprise GenAI solutions, especially with Gemini Enterprise and Agent Platforms
• Experience turning AI prototypes into enterprise-grade solutions, including validation and production readiness approaches
• Strong understanding of SDLC practices, CI/CD and agile delivery methodologies
• Hands‑on knowledge of governance frameworks and security models for cloud-native platforms
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage C‑level stakeholders and technical teams
• Fluent in German and English
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
• Ability to travel as required

Nice to have

• Experience delivering Agentic AI or RAG-based enterprise solutions
• Familiarity with regulated environments and security-driven designs
• GCP Professional certifications (Cloud Architect, Data Engineer, ML Engineer)
• Gemini Agent Development or Deployment skill badges

We offer

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive group pension plan
• Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
• Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on‑site massages and regular social events
• Learning and development opportunities including in‑house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program