Infra Solution Architect

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 seeking an experienced Infra Solution Architect to lead infrastructure upgrades and platform migrations, focusing on RHEL environments and POSIT tools.

You will be responsible for designing migration strategies, managing parallel environments, and ensuring seamless integration of upgraded systems. This role requires deep expertise in Linux administration, scripting, and R-Studio ecosystem management. Join us to drive critical infrastructure transformations and deliver stable, efficient solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and planning for infrastructure upgrades with emphasis on RHEL platform migrations
• Define and execute cutover strategies to manage parallel environments during upgrades
• Design end-to-end migration processes for POSIT platforms including Workbench, Connect, and Package Manager
• Assess operational risks and dependencies ensuring smooth production environment integration
• Establish comprehensive testing strategies covering functional, regression, performance, and compatibility
• Collaborate with QA and operations teams to develop test plans and maintain platform stability
• Oversee content migration involving R packages, Python packages, data, and applications ensuring data integrity and version control
• Develop iterative release roadmaps to enhance package and tool management within the POSIT ecosystem
• Lead installation, upgrade, and patching processes for RStudio tools
• Manage quarterly rebuilding of R as part of release cycles
• Apply change management procedures to ensure timely and smooth deployments
• Mentor and lead technical teams throughout migration projects

Requirements

• 11-16 years of overall experience in Software Engineering
• Extensive experience of 7+ years as a Technical Architect or Systems Engineer in infrastructure upgrades and platform migrations
• Advanced knowledge of Linux administration and operating system principles
• Proven ability to manage parallel environments and define cutover strategies for seamless transition
• Hands-on experience with POSIT tools, including RStudio Workbench, Connect, and Package Manager
• Demonstrated capability to lead large-scale technical migrations covering testing, change management, and release planning
• Background in content migration of R packages, Python packages, and related tools
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring technical teams during complex migrations
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell scripting and Bash

Nice to have

• Familiarity with R package and Python package management processes
• Programming skills in Python for automation and script handling
• Experience with GitLab workflows and Docker container environments
• Knowledge of integrating Shiny applications into RStudio Connect

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.)