We are searching for a Java Solution Architect to join our organization.
This position provides the chance to shape technical strategy and deliver resilient solutions for enterprise platforms. You will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to ensure technology initiatives align with business objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical leadership with a drive for modernizing and integrating complex systems.
Responsibilities
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Turn architectural strategies into detailed engineering plans and actionable steps
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Serve as the main technical authority, addressing complex implementation challenges, conducting root cause analysis, and defining solution patterns
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Lead and facilitate technical discussions, influence architectural direction, and occasionally participate in hands-on coding
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Mentor and support senior engineers to strengthen the technical expertise of the team
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Work with Product, SREs, DBAs, and other stakeholders on story estimation, technical planning, roadmap development, and configuration management
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Drive proof-of-concept projects, technical spikes, and evaluate new technologies for business suitability
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Ensure adherence to coding standards, code governance, and maintain comprehensive system documentation
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Oversee code reviews for major features and initiatives, guiding the review process for critical components
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Promote and implement automation in testing, performance, and continuous delivery to meet or exceed service level objectives
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Apply architectural best practices and design patterns in modernization, migration, integration, and system retirement efforts
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Identify and coordinate dependencies with external teams and products for new features and architectural projects
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Collaborate on the creation of end-to-end architecture diagrams, provide technical leadership in system design, and facilitate cross-team solutions with engineers and architects
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Encourage innovative approaches to automating build, test, and deployment processes for distributed systems
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Coordinate with both internal and external engineering and architecture teams to achieve product and PI objectives
Requirements
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At least 5 years of experience in enterprise software engineering, with a minimum of 2 years in a senior, staff, or architectural position
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Strong expertise in Java and related backend technologies for developing scalable applications
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Experience with Apache Kafka for distributed messaging and event streaming
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Solid background in cloud platforms and cloud-native development practices
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Proven ability to design, build, and scale high-availability production systems
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Deep understanding of enterprise integration, system architecture, and distributed systems
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Demonstrated experience mentoring senior engineers and driving collaboration across teams
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Advanced skills in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and technical planning
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Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, automation, and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined software delivery
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Knowledge of RESTful API design and architectural best practices
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Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written, at B2+ level
Nice to have
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Advanced knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases such as Postgres, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB for comprehensive data management
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Experience with ReactJS for user interface development and Splunk for monitoring and log analytics
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Background in mainframe system integration, migration, or modernization projects
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Experience with Salesforce integrations and enterprise application interoperability
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Experience building solutions for highly regulated industries such as investment or banking
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Previous involvement in SRE, DBA, or operations-focused engineering roles
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
