Solution Architect – Java Full Stack (Azure)

EPAM Systems; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in India seeks a Solution Architect – Java Full Stack (Azure) to shape secure, scalable fintech platforms across global teams. Define technical direction, guide architecture choices, and enable delivery using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and modern web stacks like React and Angular.

Responsibilities include designing scalable solutions, setting technology strategy, mentoring development teams, collaborating with global Architecture & Engineering, and driving agile delivery for

Qualifications

• Extensive product engineering experience designing scalable software solutions.
• Strong grounding in CS fundamentals, web apps & services, and microservices.
• Background designing high-transaction-volume financial systems with global scalability.
• Hands-on knowledge of web technologies (HTML5, CSS) and front-end frameworks (React, Angular).
• Proven backend experience with Java, Spring, Spring Boot.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or SQL Server for large-scale implementations.
• Exposure to cloud-native technologies like PCF, Kubernetes, Azure, or AWS.
• Familiar with Agile delivery models and collaboration.
• Ability to mentor teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Willingness to prototype hands-on solutions to solve business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable, reliable software solutions matching business needs.
• Define and execute technology strategy for one or more products with stakeholder input.
• Partner with senior tech and product leaders to shape impactful designs.
• Collaborate with global Solution Architecture & Engineering teams to set principles.
• Engage with broader groups to align with organizational strategies.
• Create and assess solution alternatives with current/emerging tech.
• Drive implementation using microservices for fintech applications.
• Coach and mentor development teams for technical excellence.
• Work with product owners and operations to ensure smooth delivery.
• Champion agile development and a collaborative team culture.
• Build prototypes and troubleshoot complex technical challenges hands-on.
• Advocate for technical quality and sustainable, future-proof solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

React

Angular

Azure

Cloud Architecture

Agile

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Kubernetes

PCF

Azure

Job description

We are looking for a Solution Architect – Java Full Stack (Azure) to shape secure, scalable, high-performance fintech platforms across global teams. You will define technical direction, guide architecture choices, and enable delivery using Java, Spring/Spring Boot, microservices, and modern web stacks like React and Angular.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions that match business requirements
• Define and execute the technology strategy for one or more products with stakeholder input
• Partner with senior technical and product leaders to shape and deliver impactful designs
• Collaborate with global Solution Architecture & Engineering teams to set principles and best practices
• Engage with broader technical and architecture groups to align with organizational strategies
• Create and assess solution alternatives using current and emerging technologies
• Drive implementation using microservices-based architecture for fintech applications
• Coach and mentor development teams to strengthen technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Work with product owners and operations to ensure smooth software delivery
• Champion agile development principles and build a collaborative team culture
• Build prototypes and troubleshoot complex technical challenges with a hands-on approach
• Advocate for technical quality and sustainable, future-proof solutions

Requirements

• Extensive product engineering experience designing scalable software solutions, ideally 5+ years in architecture ownership
• Strong grounding in Computer Science fundamentals, web applications & services, and microservices architecture
• Background designing high-transaction-volume financial systems with global scalability and extreme uptime expectations
• Hands-on knowledge of web technologies such as HTML5, CSS, and front-end frameworks including React and Angular
• Proven expertise in back-end development using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
• Solid experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server for large-scale implementations
• Practical exposure to cloud-native technologies like PCF, Kubernetes, Azure, or AWS
• Working knowledge of Agile delivery models focused on collaboration and iteration
• Demonstrated ability to mentor development teams and drive continuous technical improvement
• Flexibility to support hands‑on prototype development to solve business challenges
• Excellent communication skills to connect with both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

• Strong experience with Java, J2EE, RESTful APIs, React, and Angular
• Knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate frameworks
• Familiarity with API tooling and large-scale API design best practices
• Understanding of cloud and DevOps architecture, especially on Azure or AWS
• Exposure to database technologies like PostgreSQL or NoSQL databases