Solution Architect (Java)
Remote in Georgia
Solution Architecture
& 7 others
Georgia
We are looking for a Solution Architect (Java) to join our remote team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to design and implement robust Java solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, contributing to the architecture and design of enterprise-level applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver high-quality solutions to our clients.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project teams to define business requirements and system goals
- Develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility
- Create detailed architecture and design artifacts that describe how the components of the business, information, and technology architectures will be used in a solution
- Define and validate technical requirements for new applications and enhancements to existing applications
- Guide the design, development, and deployment of Java-based applications
- Evaluate existing systems to determine their effectiveness and suggest changes to meet business requirements more efficiently
- Provide technical leadership and support to software development teams
- Ensure alignment of architectural designs with business needs and company goals
- Conduct architectural assessments and reviews during major project milestones
- Communicate system requirements and schedules to management and other stakeholders
Requirements
- At least 5 years of IT experience with a focus on Solution Architecture
- At least 2 years of experience leading a team of at least 5 employees in Manager/Owner or similar roles
- Participation in at least 2 full cycle projects or involvement in several projects covering different phases of the development lifecycle
- Profound knowledge of AWS, including its management and deployment services
- Solid understanding of architectural foundations and software development methodologies
- Experience with systems design, API design, database frameworks, and programming concepts
- Familiarity with architecture methodologies and software development life cycles
- Proficiency in Microservices, Event Mesh, and Data pipelines
- Experience with BigQuery, Cloud Storage, both Structured and Unstructured Data
- Knowledge of Elastic, CI/CD Pipelines, API-First strategies, Observability, and Kafka
- Excellent speaking & writing skills in English at an Upper-Intermediate level or higher
Nice to have
- Certifications in Architecture such as TOGAF, EACOE, or similar
- Experience with agile development methodologies
- Experience 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