Systems Architect - WLC

EPAM Systems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Systems Architect - WLC in Bengaluru to shape the future of connected network operations.

You will define the target architecture and implementation roadmap for a next-generation Unified Connectivity Platform integrating Enterprise Wi-Fi, NMS, ACS, Analytics and AI-driven operations. You will lead Enterprise Wi-Fi & Controller discovery, drive architecture decisions, and translate complex requirements into scalable, multi-tenant SaaS solutions.

Qualifications

• 12–18 years of overall software development experience.
• 12+ years in Software Architecture & Development in Enterprise Networking/WLAN, Wireless Controllers, AP management and large-scale Wi‑Fi deployments.
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7 and 802.11 standards.
• Expertise in AP software/firmware, AP–Controller communication, onboarding, provisioning, configuration, firmware lifecycle and OTA.
• Familiarity with Qualcomm/MediaTek platforms.
• Background in RF/RRM, channel and power management, band steering, load balancing, roaming, airtime fairness and interference management.
• Knowledge of WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS/AAA, NAC, Dynamic VLAN, MAB and policy-based access control.
• Skills in Wi‑Fi telemetry, monitoring, observability, service assurance, client experience and network analytics.
• Understanding of OpenWiFi/uCentral, microservices, REST APIs and event-driven/SaaS architectures.
• Proficiency in SNMP, NETCONF, MQTT, gRPC/gNMI and streaming telemetry.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Wi-Fi & Controller discovery with stakeholders to validate requirements across WLAN, security, AAA/NAC, RF, client experience and service assurance.
• Define the AP–Controller–Cloud architecture hypothesis, including WLC, AP software/firmware, RF intelligence, telemetry and multi-site management.
• Assess OpenWiFi and existing capabilities to identify Build vs. Reuse vs. Extend opportunities and platform differentiation.
• Drive architecture decisions and technical recommendations covering SaaS, multi-tenancy, observability, analytics, integrations, risks and dependencies.
• Support MVP prioritization, effort estimation and phased roadmap; contribute to architecture documentation and executive recommendations.
• Translate business requirements into scalable solutions; evaluate Build vs. Reuse vs. Extend approaches.
• Collaborate across Product, Architecture, Engineering and Operations teams.

Skills

WLAN expertise

AP management

RF concepts

Telemetry observability

SaaS architectures

SNMP NETCONF

gRPC

OpenWiFi

OpenWiFi

Tools

REST APIs

MQTT

SNMP

Job description

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.We are seeking a Systems Architect - WLC to shape the future of connected network operations, defining the target architecture and implementation roadmap for a next-generation Unified Connectivity Platform integrating Enterprise Wi-Fi, NMS, ACS, Analytics, Service Assurance and AI-driven operations.ResponsibilitiesLead Enterprise Wi-Fi & Controller discovery with stakeholders, to validate requirements across WLAN, security, AAA/NAC, RF, client experience and service assuranceDefine the AP–Controller–Cloud architecture hypothesis, including WLC, AP software/firmware, RF intelligence, telemetry and multi-site managementAssess OpenWiFi and existing capabilities, to identify Build vs. Reuse vs. Extend opportunities and platform differentiationDrive architecture decisions and technical recommendations, to cover SaaS, multi-tenancy, observability, analytics, integrations, risks and dependenciesSupport MVP prioritization, effort estimation and phased roadmap, to contribute to architecture documentation and executive recommendationsTranslate business requirements into scalable solutions, to evaluate Build vs. Reuse vs. Extend approachesCollaborate across Product, Architecture, Engineering and Operations teamsRequirements12-18 years of overall experience in software development12+ years of experience in Software Architecture & Development in Enterprise Networking/WLAN, Wireless Controllers, AP management, and large-scale Wi-Fi deploymentsKnowledge of Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7 and 802.11 standardsExpertise in AP software/firmware, AP–Controller communication, onboarding, provisioning, configuration, firmware lifecycle and OTAFamiliarity with Qualcomm/MediaTek platformsBackground in RF/RRM, channel and power management, band steering, load balancing, roaming, airtime fairness and interference managementKnowledge of WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS/AAA, NAC, Dynamic VLAN, MAB and policy-based access controlSkills in Wi-Fi telemetry, monitoring, observability, service assurance, client experience and network analyticsUnderstanding of OpenWiFi/uCentral, microservices, REST APIs and event-driven/SaaS architecturesProficiency in SNMP, NETCONF, MQTT, gRPC/gNMI and streaming telemetryWe offerOpportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographiesVast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certificationsOpportunity to share your ideas on international platformsSponsored Tech Talks & HackathonsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsPossibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projectsFocused individual developmentBenefit package:Health benefitsRetirement benefitsPaid time offFlexible benefitsForums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)