Platform and Engineering Architect

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. seeks a Platform and Engineering Architect to lead the definition of a unified, group-wide data platform framework enabling data engineers, scientists, developers, and business users to build, scale, and consume data and AI solutions through self-service.

This long‑term role collaborates closely with technology and business stakeholders on a strategic client data platform initiative. You will define platform capabilities, establish governance, treat the platform as a product

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data solution architecture and engineering within multi-vendor environments.
• Expertise in defining platform architecture capabilities, roles, and engineering standards at scale.
• Proficiency in establishing data governance frameworks, including ownership models and data contracts.
• Experience operating platforms as products with self-service delivery and cost transparency.
• Strong communication skills with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define target architecture capabilities and engineering standards for platform implementation.
• Decide platform roles by workload and translate standards into executable guidelines.
• Establish the platform as a product with a single front door, self-service by default, and visible cost structures.
• Set ownership models ensuring every data product has a named owner and a minimum contract.
• Build adoption considerations into delivery processes and measure platform capability over time.
• Engineer data solution architecture patterns across a multi-vendor environment.
• Act as a liaison between client technology stakeholders and business stakeholders to align platform direction.
• Drive governance frameworks across platform architecture, data products, and adoption workstreams.

Skills

Data architecture

Multi-vendor environments

Platform as a product

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We are seeking a Platform and Engineering Architect to lead the definition of a unified, group-wide data platform framework, enabling data engineers, scientists, developers, and business users to build, scale, and consume data and AI solutions through self-service. This is a long‑term role on a strategic, complex company‑wide client data platform initiative, requiring close collaboration with both technology and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define target architecture capabilities and engineering standards for platform implementation
• Decide platform roles by workload and translate standards into executable guidelines
• Establish the platform as a product with a single front door, self-service by default, and visible cost structures
• Set ownership models ensuring every data product has a named owner and a minimum contract
• Build adoption considerations into delivery processes and measure platform capability over time
• Engineer data solution architecture patterns across a multi‑vendor environment
• Act as a liaison between client technology stakeholders and business stakeholders to align platform direction
• Drive governance frameworks across platform architecture, data products, and adoption workstreams

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in data solution architecture and engineering within multi‑vendor environments
• Expertise in defining platform architecture capabilities, roles, and engineering standards at scale
• Proficiency in establishing data governance frameworks, including ownership models and data contracts
• Background in operating platforms as products, with self-service delivery and cost transparency
• Skills in effective communication with both technical and business stakeholders
• Capability to drive adoption and measure capability across a complex, company‑wide initiative
• Proficiency in English at a B2+ level