As a Lead Solution Architect 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 solutioningRequirements
• 22-30 years of overall experience• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, enterprise architecture, and solution design• 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)• 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)• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence CXO-level executives• Proven experience in IT consulting or global delivery organizations• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skillsNice to have
• Experience with AIOps, MLOps, and intelligent automation• Knowledge of GenAI orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock)• 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) As a Lead Solution Architect 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 learnin