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System Architect

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 8–10+ years of experience in System Architecture / Solution Architecture
  • Expertise in Microsoft Azure, including compute, storage, networking, security, and integration services
  • Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based systems
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with both engineering teams and stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end architecture for cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure
  • Define secure, scalable, and maintainable system designs based on business and technical requirements
  • Support engineering teams during implementation and help resolve complex technical issues
  • Contribute to the design of AI-enabled solutions on Azure, including intelligent automation, document processing, and LLM-based applications

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Consulting
  • Public Speaking
  • Communication

About the company

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EPAM Systems

  • IT Services & Consulting
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) has used its software engineering expertise to become a leading global provider of digital engineering, cloud and AI-enabled transformation services, and a leading business and experience consulting partner for global enterprises and ambitious startups. We address our clients’ transformation challenges by fusing EPAM Continuum’s integrated strategy, experience and technology consulting with our 30+ years of engineering execution to speed our clients’ time to market and drive greater value from their innovations and digital investments. We make GenAI real with our AI LLM orchestration, testing and engineering solutions, EPAM DIAL, EPAM EliteA™ and EPAM AI/RUN™, respectively. We deliver globally, but engage locally with our expert teams of consultants, architects, designers and engineers, making the future real for our clients, our partners and our people around the world. We believe the right solutions are the ones that improve people’s lives and fuel competitive advantage for our clients across diverse industries. Our thinking comes to life in the experiences, products and platforms we design and bring to market. Added to the S&P 500 and the Forbes Global 2000 in 2021 and recognized by Glassdoor and Newsweek as a Top 100 Best Workplace, our multidisciplinary teams serve customers across six continents. We are proud to be among the top 15 companies in Information Technology Services in the Fortune 1000 and to be recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScapes for Worldwide Experience Build Services, Worldwide Experience Design Services and Worldwide Software Engineering Services. Learn more at www.epam.com.

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Job description

We are looking for a System Architect with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure to design and guide the implementation of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions. In this role, you will define system architecture, make key technical decisions, and support engineering teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. The ideal candidate has solid experience in cloud architecture, distributed systems, integrations, and modern engineering practices. Experience with AI-powered solutions on Azure is also important, especially in designing practical, business-oriented solutions using modern AI and GenAI capabilities. Responsibilities Design end-to-end architecture for cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure Define secure, scalable, and maintainable system designs based on business and technical requirements Select appropriate Azure services, integration approaches, and deployment models Ensure architecture meets non-functional requirements such as performance, reliability, security, and cost efficiency Support engineering teams during implementation and help resolve complex technical issues Contribute to cloud modernization, migration, and system integration initiatives Guide infrastructure and deployment approaches using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices Contribute to the design of AI-enabled solutions on Azure, including intelligent automation, document processing, and LLM-based applications where relevant Promote architecture best practices and provide technical leadership across teams Requirements 8–10+ years of experience in System Architecture / Solution Architecture Expertise in Microsoft Azure, including compute, storage, networking, security, and integration services Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based systems Understanding of distributed systems, APIs, integration patterns, and enterprise architecture principles Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates Experience with CI/CD and modern DevOps practices Practical experience with AI and GenAI solutions on Azure, including Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, and Azure Machine Learning Familiarity with intelligent document processing, cognitive services, and LLM-based application architecture Knowledge of RAG patterns, vector databases/search, and AI orchestration approaches Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with both engineering teams and stakeholders English level: B2+ Nice to have Microsoft certifications such as AZ-305, AZ-104, AI-102, and DP-100 Experience with data platforms, analytics, and MLOps Experience in consulting, outsourcing, or enterprise digital transformation projects Participation in technical communities, public speaking, hackathons, or innovation programs

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