Senior Technical Consultant (Microsoft Azure)

EPAM Systems; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Technical Consultant in Town of Poland, New York. This role involves approximately 50% client-facing consulting and 50% solution delivery/architecture work. The consultant will contribute to solution design and architecture while ensuring technical excellence across engagements.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Azure and the Microsoft ecosystem, along with proven client-facing consulting experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, supporting proposals, and designing Microsoft-based solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Azure and Microsoft ecosystem (applications, data, AI/ML).
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale Microsoft solutions.
• Proven client-facing consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Delivery teams across the full sales lifecycle.
• Support proposal development, scoping, and statements of work.
• Design project team structures, effort estimations, and cost models.

Skills

Azure expertise

Microsoft ecosystem knowledge

Client-facing consulting experience

Solution architecture knowledge

Agile and DevOps practices

Communication skills

Job description

This Technology Consulting role is designed for a Senior Technical Consultant with strong hands‑on expertise in Microsoft platforms. The role combines client‑facing consulting (approximately 50%) and solution delivery/architecture work (50%). The consultant contributes to solution design, architecture definition, and technical excellence across engagements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Delivery teams across the full sales lifecycle
• Support proposal development, scoping, and statements of work
• Design project team structures, effort estimations, and cost models
• Communicate scope, risks, and assumptions to technical and executive stakeholders
• Design Azure‑based solutions (application modernization, data, AI/ML, Copilot, Fabric)
• Analyze client systems and define transformation roadmaps
• Produce architecture documentation and solution blueprints
• Conduct design reviews and ensure delivery quality
• Support development teams and resolve technical challenges
• Share expertise internally and elevate engineering standards
• Stay updated on Microsoft technologies and trends
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and internal communities

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Azure and Microsoft ecosystem (applications, data, AI/ML)
• Experience delivering enterprise‑scale Microsoft solutions
• Proven client‑facing consulting experience
• Experience with presales activities and proposal creation
• Strong solution architecture knowledge (APIs, containers, serverless, data platforms)
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices (CI/CD, IaC)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Background in software development or data engineering