Senior Solution Architect

EPAM Systems; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 270,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Multisport

Shopping vouchers

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

EPAM Systems, a global AI transformation and software engineering leader, seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape end-to-end architectures for enterprise clients. You will guide delivery teams, engage in pre-sales, and drive scalable, AI-native solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to define outcomes, design transition roadmaps, and oversee governance, security, and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and strong communication skills.
• 8+ years of hands-on architecture of large software systems.
• Experience with cloud technologies and cloud migration strategies (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Proficient in SDLC with Agile, Scrum, or similar methodologies.
• Solid development background in Java, .NET, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify clear requirements and use cases.
• Lead architecture governance and act as technical advisor to clients.
• Contribute to pre-sale activities, including RFP processing and proposals.
• Guide clients through architectural, technical, and organizational challenges.
• Develop roadmaps for asset migration, transformation and automation.
• Design prototypes, PoCs, and detailed architecture documents.
• Oversee implementation from requirements to go-live.
• Conduct architecture reviews and governance events onsite.
• Travel onsite to client environments as required.

Skills

Architecture Leadership

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Technologies

Microservices

GenAI Solutions

Stakeholder Management

Pre-sales & RFP

CI/CD

Architecture Governance

Communication

Java/.NET/Python

Cloud Migration

Docker/Kubernetes

Tools

CI/CD Tools

SAST/DAST

AIOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Help shape end-to-end enterprise architecture, guide delivery teams, be the partner of choice for customers and build scalable, high-quality software solutions with AI Native teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify unambiguous solution requirements and key use cases for future solutions
• Collaborate with large-scale enterprises, actively in ARB and other Enterprise Governance processes
• Take part in pre-sale activities, including RFP processing, proposal development and client communication. Be the first point of contact for the client in the early stages of partnership
• Guide clients through architectural, technical and organizational challenges daily
• Analyze existing applications and IT services, and develop a roadmap for asset migration, transformation and automation
• Determine the financial implications of various decision options
• Design prototypes, proof of concepts and create detailed architecture documents
• Develop a unified strategy for architecture governance, automation, security, implementation and operations
• Consult and provide technical guidance on cloud, hybrid and on-premises solutions design and cost control best practices
• Conduct architecture reviews/audits and create reports
• Conduct client meetings, workshops and governance events onsite (often travels)
• Oversee the solution implementation from project requirements to "go-live"
• Provide technical support and oversee engineering efforts
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices

Requirements

• Proficiency in definition of business outcomes, KPIs/OKRs and benefits realization and link them to epics/features
• Ability to define current state vs target state architecture and create transition architectures/roadmaps (multi-quarter, incremental delivery)
• Practical understanding of design, integration, development, software architecture patterns, solution architecture design methods and practices
• Experience in all stages of the software development life cycle with various software development processes, approaches and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, RUP, etc.)
• Proficiency in design of deployment, configuration management automation (CI/CD), security automation (SAST/DAST) and IT operations automation (AIOps) for different workloads
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technologist by heart, able to deep-dive into new technology and get familiar with it in short terms (and pass this knowledge to others)
• Proactive approach and leadership in architecture engagement
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical concepts in a business-friendly manner
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, both technical and business-oriented
• Proven track record as the technical advisor, who guides clients both about what to do and what to avoid
• Can process, absorb, retain and reuse business domain knowledge for several of the most popular business domains
• Fluency in English
• Solid development experience with at least one of the following – Java, .NET, Python (full stack is a plus)
• Expertise in use of various libraries, frameworks and patterns within specific technology stacks
• Experience in hands-on development of multiple solutions (web, mobile, desktop)
• Proven knowledge of cloud technologies and cloud migration strategies, with experience in construction of cloud-native solutions (with at least one of the following – Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Practical expertise with Microservice Architecture Patterns, APIs and Integration and Containerization would be a plus
• Hands-on experience with GenAI solution design and development is considered an advantage
• Willingness to learn novelties in GenAI space is a must
• Production experience in one or multiple domains like Financial Services, Retail, Life Sciences & Healthcare
• Understanding of Digital/IT Transformation concepts and contribution to the organization's Digital/IT Transformation
• Understanding of Business Architecture concepts and recognition of BizBoK/TOGAF best practices
• At least 8 years of hands-on experience in architecture of large software systems

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
  • Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
  • Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
  • Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities
• We provide growth opportunities:
  • Career development programs
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • English classes
• We cover it all:
  • Stable pay
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Referral bonuses up to $2,000
  • Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
  • Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
  • Benefits listed above are available to employees only
  • We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.