Solution Architect (Java & AWS)

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 a highly experienced and innovative Solution Architect with expertise in Java and AWS technologies to lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in cloud-native and microservices architectures while collaborating directly with clients and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards Define architecture vision across application, integration, and infrastructure layers, ensuring alignment with business goals Apply industry best practices and patterns, including microservices, serverless, and event-driven architectures Create and maintain detailed architecture documentation such as solution design diagrams, narratives, and work breakdown structures Facilitate technical brainstorming sessions, architecture workshops, and whiteboarding exercises with teams and stakeholders Conduct technical reviews, design validations, and walkthroughs of solution proposals with customers Lead decision-making processes for architecture spanning data, security, scalability, and integration domains Drive modernization initiatives by utilizing modern technology stacks and approaches for greenfield projects Oversee alignment with non-functional requirements (NFRs) such as performance, security, scalability, and high availability Collaborate in the adoption of architectural quality frameworks like Utility Trees and Quality Attribute Workshops Manage architectural complexities in cloud-native and serverless applications to ensure robust design principles are adhered to Requirements 13–19 years of professional experience with strong understanding of enterprise-scale solutions Proven expertise in Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture Strong implementation knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, API Gateway, Step Functions, SNS/SQS Completion of at least 3 solution architecture projects over the past 5 years Background in designing and building cloud-native applications and serverless solutions Showcase of driving architectural decisions across complex domains like data, security, and integration Experience in customer-facing technical discussions, architecture workshops, and reviews Familiarity with non-functional requirements such as security, scalability, high availability, and performance optimization Understanding of architectural quality frameworks including Utility Trees and Quality Attribute Workshops 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.)