Solutions Architect/DR SME

EPAM Systems; México; Remote; MXN 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc in Mexico is seeking a Solutions Architect/DR SME to drive enterprise resilience through clear technical strategy and disciplined delivery oversight. You will connect EPAM teams, customer stakeholders, and SMEs while managing DR planning, workshops, and validation exercises.

Responsibilities include planning DR activities, coordinating cross-functional workstreams, leading workshops, and validating recovery plans to ensure alignment with business requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in solutions architecture, project management, or disaster recovery roles.
• At least 2 years in Senior/Lead/Manager/Owner-level positions.
• Experience leading engagements for teams of 5+ FTEs.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executive reporting.
• Working knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and drive disaster recovery activities across the engagement, keeping recovery assessment milestones on track and on schedule.
• Serve as the key communication conduit between EPAM technical resources, customer stakeholders, and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate dependencies and timelines to maintain smooth execution across multiple workstreams.
• Facilitate alignment across global, cross-functional teams to keep priorities, progress, and goals consistent.
• Identify risks early and put mitigation strategies in place to protect project delivery.
• Own disaster recovery planning documentation deliverables and validate quality and completeness.
• Run and support tabletop validation exercises to test and confirm recovery plan effectiveness.
• Implement the overall backup recovery framework for Tier 1 applications in line with business requirements, ensuring transparent execution.

Skills

Solutions architecture

Disaster recovery

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile

PMP

Risk management

Tabletop exercises

Communication

English

Job description

We are hiring a Solutions Architect/DR SME to drive enterprise resilience through clear technical strategy and disciplined delivery oversight. You will connect EPAM teams, customer stakeholders, and SMEs while managing DR planning, workshops, and validation exercises.ResponsibilitiesPlan and drive disaster recovery activities across the engagement, keeping recovery assessment milestones on track and on scheduleServe as the key communication conduit between EPAM technical resources, customer stakeholders, and subject matter expertsCoordinate dependencies and timelines to maintain smooth execution across multiple workstreamsFacilitate alignment across global, cross-functional teams to keep priorities, progress, and goals consistentIdentify risks early and put mitigation strategies in place to protect project deliveryOwn disaster recovery planning documentation deliverables and validate quality and completenessRun and support tabletop validation exercises to test and confirm recovery plan effectivenessImplement the overall backup recovery framework for Tier 1 applications in line with business requirements, ensuring transparent executionRequirementsMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in solutions architecture, project management, or disaster recovery rolesAt least 2 years of experience in Senior, Lead, Manager, or Owner-level positionsDemonstrated success leading engagements for teams of 5+ FTEsEffective leadership ability to steer cross-functional and geographically distributed teamsStrong stakeholder management capability to build trust and alignment across technical and business audiencesSolid IT service management competencies to support enterprise-level operational governanceHands-on experience applying project management methodologies such as Agile or PMP frameworksExcellent organizational skills to manage complex, multi-team schedules and overlapping prioritiesAbility to lead workshops and alignment meetings that enable decision-making and consensusStrong risk management skills, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risksExcellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate for executive-level reportingWorking understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity principles in large enterprise environmentsFluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higherWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.