Solution Architect – Java Full Stack, Cloud-Native

Epam Systems; Hyderabad, Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Epam Systems is seeking a Solution Architect – Java Full Stack, Cloud-Native to design secure, scalable fintech solutions that stay reliable under global traffic and uptime demands.

The role focuses on defining technology strategy, collaborating with global teams, and leading microservices-based implementations while mentoring development teams for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years owning solution architecture.
• Web applications & services, microservices architecture.
• Experience designing high-transaction-volume financial systems with global scalability and uptime.
• Hands-on HTML5, CSS, and front-end frameworks including React and Angular.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL or SQL Server for large-scale implementations.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies like PCF, Kubernetes, Azure, or AWS.
• Agile environments emphasizing collaboration and iteration.
• Track record of mentoring development teams and driving continuous technical improvement.
• Ability to support hands-on prototype development to address business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design software solutions that are secure, scalable, and reliable and meet business requirements.
• Define and execute technology strategy for one or more products with stakeholders.
• Partner with senior technical and product leaders to inform design decisions and delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with global Solution Architecture & Engineering teams to set principles and best practices.
• Engage with wider technical and architecture teams to ensure alignment with organizational strategies.
• Create, compare, and validate solution alternatives using current and emerging technologies.
• Lead implementation using microservices-based architecture for fintech applications.
• Mentor development teams and reinforce technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with product owners and operations to enable seamless software delivery.
• Promote agile development principles and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Support delivery with hands-on prototypes and resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Advocate for technical quality and sustainable, future-proof solutions.

Skills

Solution architecture

Java

Spring

Spring Boot

React

Angular

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

HTML5

CSS

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Tools

PCF

Kubernetes

Job description

We are searching for a Solution Architect – Java Full Stack, Cloud-Native to design secure, scalable fintech solutions that stay reliable under global traffic and uptime demands.

Responsibilities

• Design software solutions that are secure, scalable, and reliable and meet business requirements
• Define and execute technology strategy for one or more products together with stakeholders
• Partner with senior technical and product leaders to inform design decisions and delivery outcomes
• Collaborate with global Solution Architecture & Engineering teams to set principles and best practices
• Engage with wider technical and architecture teams to ensure alignment with organizational strategies
• Create, compare, and validate solution alternatives using current and emerging technologies
• Lead implementation using microservices-based architecture for fintech applications
• Mentor development teams and reinforce technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Work closely with product owners and operations to enable seamless software delivery
• Promote agile development principles and foster a collaborative team culture
• Support delivery with hands‑on prototypes and resolution of complex technical challenges
• Advocate for technical quality and sustainable, future-proof solutions

Requirements

• Broad product engineering experience designing scalable software solutions, with 5+ years owning solution architecture
• Solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals, web applications & services, and microservices architecture
• Demonstrated background designing high-transaction-volume financial systems with global scalability and extreme uptime needs
• Hands‑on skills in HTML5, CSS, and front‑end frameworks including React and Angular
• Proficiency in back‑end development using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
• Strong knowledge of database technologies such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server for large-scale implementations
• Experience working with cloud-native technologies like PCF, Kubernetes, Azure, or AWS
• Comfort working in Agile environments emphasizing collaboration and iteration
• Track record of mentoring development teams and driving continuous technical improvement
• Ability to support hands‑on prototype development to address business challenges
• Clear communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

• Expertise with Java, J2EE, RESTful APIs, React, and Angular
• Understanding of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate
• Familiarity with API tooling and API design best practices for large-scale systems
• Knowledge of cloud and DevOps architecture, especially with Azure or AWS
• Competency with PostgreSQL and