Solution Architect (Java)
Remote in Georgia
Solution Architecture
& 7 others
Georgia
We’re excited to welcome a Solution Architect (Java) to our remote team. This position is ideal for individuals who excel in dynamic environments and have a passion for crafting and implementing robust Java solutions. You’ll engage in a variety of projects, contributing to the architecture and design of enterprise-level applications while fostering innovation and excellence in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project teams to define business requirements and system goals
- Develop high-level product specifications with a focus on system integration and feasibility
- Create detailed architecture and design artifacts describing how business, information, and technology architectures will function in the solution
- Define and validate technical requirements for new applications and enhancements to existing systems
- Guide the design, development, and deployment of Java-based applications
- Evaluate existing systems to assess their effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software development teams
- Ensure that architectural designs align with business objectives and company strategies
- Conduct architectural assessments and reviews at major project milestones
- Communicate system requirements and project timelines to management and stakeholders
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of IT experience with a focus on Solution Architecture
- 2+ years of relevant leadership experience
- Experience in at least 2 full-cycle projects or involvement in multiple projects spanning various development lifecycle phases
- Proficiency in AWS, covering both management and deployment services
- Strong understanding of architectural foundations and software development methodologies
- Knowledge of systems design, API design, database frameworks, and programming concepts
- Capability to apply architecture methodologies and manage software development life cycles
- Expertise in Microservices, Event Mesh, and Data pipelines
- Familiarity with BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and data architecture for structured and unstructured data
- Proficiency in Elastic, CI/CD Pipelines, API-First strategies, Observability, and Kafka
- Excellent communication skills in English, with a minimum B2 proficiency level
Nice to have
- Qualifications in Architecture, such as TOGAF, EACOE, or equivalent certifications
- Background in agile development methodologies
- Familiarity with Azure or GCP cloud platforms
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn