Lead /Senior Solution Architect-Enterprise (Node JS)

Epam Systems; Hyderabad, Pune District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Epam Systems in India is seeking a Senior Solution/Enterprise Architect to lead design and implementation of large-scale NodeJS-based solutions. You will drive architectural decisions, mentor teams, and collaborate across pre-sales to go-live to ensure robust, scalable enterprise systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, architectural leadership, security practices, and performance optimization within a global client context.

Qualifications

• Senior Solution/Enterprise Architect with hands-on NodeJS and backend design.
• Experience designing large-scale, high-performance systems for enterprise clients.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and shape architecture across pre-sales to go-live.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement architecture for backend services using NodeJS and related frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with front-end, DevOps, and stakeholders to deliver full-stack solutions.

Skills

JavaScript/Node.js

Express.js

REST APIs

GraphQL

Cloud-Native

CI/CD

Security

Mentorship

Communication

Problem solving

Peer programming

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Job Title: Senior Solution/Enterprise Architect / IC Role (No Team)

Location : Pune,Gurgaon,Bangalore,Hyderabad,Chennai,Coimbatore

Experience: 17-27 yrs

Technology stacks: Node JS+ GEN AI

Mandatory/Key Skills: JavaScript /Node JS

We are looking for a Solution/Enterprise/Lead Architect to join our growing team in India and help design cutting-edge solutions for global clients.

Role & responsibilities

Your Role as a Solution Architect:

You'll 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.

Requirements:

A senior Solution Architect responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance NodeJS applications and services. They provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards. This role involves hands-on development, architectural design, code reviews, and collaboration with various teams to deliver robust and efficient solutions.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the responsibilities and required skills:

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture Design: Define and implement the architecture for backend services using NodeJS and related frameworks, meeting architectural significant requirements (ASRs).
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, mentoring on best practices, code standards, and design patterns in a very hands-on way including doing peer programming with developers on the team.
• Code Quality and Standards: Conduct code reviews, enforce quality standards, and ensure maintainability, efficiency, and security of the codebase.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to deliver full-stack solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize application performance, and ensure responsiveness.
• Security: Implement and enforce security best practices, authentication, and data protection strategies.
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the application stack, providing timely resolutions.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js: Deep understanding of JavaScript and NodeJS core concepts, including event loop, asynchronous programming, and module system.
• Experience with Frameworks and Libraries: Extensive experience with NodeJS frameworks like Express.js, and familiarity with other relevant libraries.
• API Design and Development: Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs.
• Database Knowledge: Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Version Control and DevOps: Strong understanding of Git and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Testing and Debugging: Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and debugging tools.
• Security Best Practices: Knowledge of security best practices, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and data protection strategies.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Mentorship: Experience mentoring and guiding developers on the team.
• Cloud Technologies: Deep experience developing cloud native solutions on AWS / Azure, or GCP.
• Ability to identify and address performance issues systematically.