Solution Architect – Java Full Stack, Cloud-Native

EPAM Systems; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Maharashtra, India, seeks a Solution Architect – Java Full Stack, Cloud-Native to design fintech solutions that scale globally and sustain uptime. You will guide technical strategy, align global teams on principles, and support delivery across Java/Spring Boot microservices, React/Angular front ends, and cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, and PCF.

You will mentor development teams, collaborate with product owners, drive agile practices, and lead architecture decisions

Qualifications

• 5+ years owning solution architecture in product engineering.
• Strong background in scalable, high-transaction fintech systems.
• Hands-on in HTML5, CSS, React and Angular.
• Back-end proficiency in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Experience with cloud-native tech: PCF, Kubernetes, Azure or AWS.

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.

Skills

Solution architecture

Java

Spring Boot

Cloud-native architectures

Microservices

React/Angular

HTML5/CSS

PostgreSQL/SQL Server

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/Kubernetes/

Tools

Kubernetes

PCF

Azure

AWS

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. You will lead technical strategy, align global teams on principles, and support delivery across Java/Spring Boot microservices, React/Angular front ends, and cloud-native platforms like Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, and PCF.

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