Senior/Lead Solution Architect- Node.js

Job description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are looking for a Senior/Lead Solution Architect with deep expertise in Node.js to join our growing team in India and help design cutting-edge solutions for global clients. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of large-scale, high-performance solutions, working closely with clients and internal teams. From pre-sales to go-live, your expertise will shape the future of enterprise technology. Responsibilities • Define and implement the architecture for backend services using Node.js and related frameworks, meeting architectural significant requirements (ASRs) • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, mentoring on best practices, code standards, and design patterns in a hands-on way, including peer programming with developers on the team • Conduct code reviews, enforce quality standards, and ensure maintainability, efficiency, and security of the codebase • Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to deliver full-stack solutions • Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize application performance, and ensure responsiveness • Implement and enforce security best practices, authentication, and data protection strategies • Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the application stack, providing timely resolutions • Engage proactively in architecture discussions and take a leadership role in customer site assignments Requirements • 18-27 years of experience in IT, with a strong background in solution architecture • Proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js, including deep understanding of the event loop, asynchronous programming, and module system • Expertise in Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, along with familiarity with other relevant libraries • Skills in designing and developing RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB • Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices • Background in unit testing, integration testing, and debugging tools • Knowledge of security best practices, authentication methods such as OAuth and JWT, and data protection strategies • Deep experience developing cloud native solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address performance issues systematically • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English • Experience mentoring and guiding developers on the team We offer • Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies • Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications • Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms • Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons • Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions • Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects • Focused individual development • Benefit package: • Health benefits • Retirement benefits • Paid time off • Flexible benefits • Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)