Senior/Lead Solution Architect- Node.js

Epam Systems; Hyderabad, Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Epam Systems in India is seeking a Senior/Lead Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for global clients. You will lead backend architecture with Node.js, mentor teams, and collaborate across DevOps and frontend groups to ensure secure, efficient outcomes.

The role emphasizes delivering end-to-end architecture from pre-sales to deployment, with strong emphasis on RESTful and GraphQL APIs, cloud-native technologies, and robust security practices.

Qualifications

• 18-27 years of IT experience with a solid foundation in solution architecture.
• Strong command of JavaScript and Node.js, with knowledge of the event loop, asynchronous patterns, and module systems.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js frameworks like Express.js and other related libraries.
• Capability to design and build both RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Understanding of SQL and NoSQL database systems including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.
• Working knowledge of Git, CI/CD workflows, and version control standards.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with security protocols, authentication approaches like OAuth and JWT, and data protection methods.
• Extensive background building cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities; excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven track record mentoring and coaching development team members.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute backend architecture using Node.js and frameworks, addressing ASRs.
• Provide hands-on mentorship to the development team and promote coding standards.
• Perform code reviews to ensure security, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and other stakeholders to deliver full-stack solutions.
• Detect and resolve performance issues to optimize speed and responsiveness.
• Establish and maintain security protocols and data protection measures.
• Resolve complex issues across the application stack promptly.
• Lead architecture conversations and customer-facing engagements.

Skills

Solution architecture

Leadership & mentoring

English communication

Tools

Node.js

Express.js

REST APIs

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Git

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

OAuth

JWT

Job description

We're seeking a Senior/Lead Solution Architect with strong Node.js expertise to join our expanding team in India and craft innovative solutions for clients worldwide. This position involves leading the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance solutions while collaborating with clients and internal teams. Your expertise will guide enterprise technology from initial pre-sales through final deployment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute backend architecture using Node.js and associated frameworks, fulfilling architecturally significant requirements (ASRs)
• Offer hands-on technical mentorship to the development team, including peer programming, while promoting best practices, coding standards, and design patterns
• Perform code reviews and uphold quality benchmarks to ensure the codebase remains secure, efficient, and maintainable
• Partner with front-end engineers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to deliver comprehensive full-stack solutions
• Detect and resolve performance issues while optimizing applications for speed and responsiveness
• Establish and maintain security protocols, authentication systems, and data protection measures
• Resolve complex technical issues throughout the application stack in a timely manner
• Take an active, leading role in architecture conversations and customer-facing engagements

Requirements

• 18-27 years of IT experience with a solid foundation in solution architecture
• Strong command of JavaScript and Node.js, with thorough knowledge of the event loop, asynchronous patterns, and module systems
• Hands-on experience with Node.js frameworks like Express.js and other related libraries
• Capability to design and build both RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Understanding of SQL and NoSQL database systems including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
• Working knowledge of Git, CI/CD workflows, and version control standards
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and various debugging tools
• Familiarity with security protocols, authentication approaches like OAuth and JWT, and data protection methods
• Extensive background building cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Solid analytical and troubleshooting abilities to systematically resolve performance challenges
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with fluent English proficiency
• Proven track record mentoring and coaching development team members