Solution / Enterprise Architect- Application Engineering

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.* As a **Solution/Enterprise/Lead Architect – Application Engineering** at EPAM, you will play a dual role as a technology leader and client partner. You will lead solution strategy, oversee architecture governance, and manage large-scale managed services engagements. You will directly interact with CXO-level stakeholders to define transformation roadmaps while guiding and mentoring teams of architects and engineers to deliver excellence. **Responsibilities** - Define and own the solution strategy for large-scale digital transformation and managed services programs - Drive multi-year technology roadmaps, modern platform architectures, and operating models - Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, cost-efficient, and aligned with business objectives - Architect and oversee large-scale managed services engagements, including application management, cloud operations, and platform engineering - Define SLAs, governance models, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement frameworks - Ensure operational excellence through automation, AI/GenAI, and DevOps-driven practices - Stay hands-on with architecture, proof-of-concepts, and technology exploration - Lead technical due diligence, solution assessments, and modernization strategies - Advocate for innovation, including cloud-native, microservices, event-driven architectures, and AI/GenAI-enabled solutions - Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and other CXO-level executives - Bridge business strategy with technology execution, presenting clear roadmaps and business cases - Lead pre-sales, RFP/RFI responses, and executive-level presentations to secure new business opportunities - Lead a community of solution architects, principal engineers, and delivery leads across multiple geographies - Foster a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning - Mentor senior architects on architecture best practices, client engagement, and managed services solutioning **Requirements** - 22-30 years of overall experience - 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, and solution design, hands-on architecture. - Proven track record in leading large-scale managed services programs (multi-year, multi-million-dollar engagements) - Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise integration, and platform modernization - Hands-on experience with at least one programming language (Java, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python) along with GEN AI, AI architecture - Strong expertise in service delivery models, SLAs/KPIs, and governance frameworks - Experience with AI/GenAI integration in managed services (automation, predictive analytics, conversational AI, knowledge management), Implementing AI solutions hands-on. - GenAI orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Langgraph,Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock), Vector DB - Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence CXO-level executives - Proven experience in IT consulting or global delivery organizations - Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills **Nice to have** - Experience with AIOps, MLOps, and intelligent automation - Strong business acumen to participate in contract negotiations, service pricing, and P&L discussions - Thought leadership (public speaking, whitepapers, or blogs in architecture and AI/GenAI) **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.)