Lead Solution Architect Sr Solution Architect - Java With Microservices Any Cloud Kubernetes And Kafka

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a highly experienced Lead/Senior Cloud Architect to shape the architecture of a major enterprise commerce platform. The role emphasizes cloud-native, scalable, secure solutions with a strong Azure orientation, and valued AWS/GCP production experience.

You will define standards, drive performance, and guide cloud modernization across engineering teams while communicating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders and creating architectural diagrams for ongoing governance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong preference for the Banking domain.
• Proven production experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration; Istio or other service mesh experience is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience with NFR, architecture governance, documentation, system design and architectural design.
• Databases: CosmosDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Oracle
• Messaging/Eventing: Kafka, EventHub
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, security, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. GitHub Actions a plus
• Experience delivering operational communications in complex, regulated financial services environments
• Ability to produce clear architecture communications and handoffs between teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead architectural discussions and influence technical direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in diagramming tools to convey architectural concepts effectively

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the development of cloud-native systems using microservices and event-driven paradigms.
• Design and implement solutions leveraging Kubernetes (preferably AKS) and service mesh technologies like Istio.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across engineering teams.
• Drive performance optimization initiatives through end-to-end performance testing for scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create and maintain architectural diagrams and documentation with industry-standard tools.
• Guide teams through cloud adoption, modernization, and optimization initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to business needs.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Communication

Security

DevOps practices

Tools

Kubernetes

Istio

Terraform

ARM

Bicep

GitHub Actions

Draw.io

Miro

Gliffy

CosmosDB

PostgreSQL

Redis

Oracle

Kafka

EventHub

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on coding person and a technically versatile Lead/Senior Cloud Architect to drive the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping the architecture of a major enterprise commerce platform, with a strong preference for Microsoft Azure but open to candidates with production-grade experience in AWS or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the development of cloud-native systems using microservices and event-driven paradigms
• Design and implement solutions that leverage Kubernetes (preferably AKS) and service mesh technologies like Istio
• Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across engineering teams
• Drive performance optimization initiatives through end-to-end performance testing to ensure system scalability, responsiveness, and reliability across complex, distributed architectures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Create and maintain architectural diagrams and documentation with industry-standard tools (e.g., Miro, Gliffy, Draw.io)
• Guide teams through cloud adoption, modernization, and optimization initiatives
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to business needs

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong preference for the Banking domain
• Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP) in production environments
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration; Istio or other service mesh experience is a strong plus
• Hands-on experience with NFR, architecture governance, documentation, system design and architectural design. Trade-off
• Databases: CosmosDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Oracle
• Messaging/Eventing: Kafka, EventHub
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, security, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. GitHub Actions a plus
• Experience that delivers operational communications (and/or Customer Communication Management (CCM)) in complex, regulated financial services environments
• Ability to produce clear comms “architecture”: define audience segmentation, message intent, channel selection, timing/trigger logic and handoffs between operations, contact center, digital and product teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead architectural discussions and influence technical direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in diagramming tools to convey architectural concepts effectively

Nice to have

• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments
• Familiarity with FinOps, observability, and cloud governance
• Background in support of production workloads with high availability and disaster recovery considerations
• Hybris e-commerce

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.