Director/Lead Architect

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 solutioning Requirements: - 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 skills Additional details of the company: EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. Committed to having a positive impact on customers, employees, and communities, EPAM embraces a dynamic and inclusive culture. Joining EPAM means collaborating with multi-national teams, contributing to innovative projects, and continuously learning and growing in a dedicated, creative, and diverse community. Benefit package includes: - Health benefits - Retirement benefits - Paid time off - Flexible benefits - Forums for exploring passions beyond work (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.) EPAM offers vast opportunities for self-development, sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons, unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions, and the possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects. 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-ena