Solution Architect (AWS)

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 7,384,615 - 11,076,922; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design robust, scalable software architectures across backend, frontend, databases, integrations, and cloud infrastructure. You will translate business requirements into clear technical blueprints and provide governance to development teams.

The role requires leadership experience, excellent English, and deep knowledge of microservices, event-driven architectures, serverless, and cloud-native designs on AWS, Azure or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience including leadership roles (Lead/Manager/Architect).
• Experience leading teams of five or more employees.
• 2+ full-cycle projects across development lifecycle.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect/Technical Lead.
• Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (Microservices, Event-Driven, Serverless, APIs).
• Strong experience with AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Solid knowledge of containers and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable, and secure end-to-end software architectures across backend services, front-end layers, databases, integrations, and cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct PoCs and evaluate third-party tools, APIs, and frameworks to inform technology decisions.
• Make data-driven decisions on technology stack based on evaluations.

Skills

Architectural patterns

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Leadership

Communication

Kubernetes

Data-driven decisions

Security

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Containers

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable, and secure end-to-end software architectures, encompassing backend services, front-end layers, databases, integrations, and cloud infrastructure


• Conduct proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and evaluate third-party tools, APIs, and frameworks to inform technology decisions


• Make data-driven decisions on technology stack selection based on evaluation outcomes


• Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and coding guidelines for development teams to follow


• Provide technical governance to development teams to ensure implementations align with the agreed-upon architecture


• Work closely with product owners to translate business requirements into clear technical blueprints


• Communicate complex architectural concepts effectively to both technical developers and non-technical business leaders


• Ensure that designs systematically address key non-functional requirements such as security, high availability, disaster recovery, performance, and cost-efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent practical experience


• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 2 years in Lead, Manager, Owner, Architect, or Coordinator roles


• At least one year of experience leading a team of five or more employees


• At least 2 full-cycle project participation experiences, or involvement in multiple projects covering different phases of the development lifecycle


• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or Principal Engineer designing complex, distributed enterprise software systems


• Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns, including Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Serverless, APIs, and Cloud-Native designs


• Strong experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP


• Solid knowledge of modern infrastructure practices, including containers, Kubernetes, and database design


• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and align cross-functional teams


• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proven ability to balance tactical delivery pressure against long-term strategic architectural goals


• Background working within Financial Services, Insurance, or Retail industries


• Excellent English (B2+) communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively explain technical concepts to diverse audiences