We're looking for a Solution Architect who will have a pivotal role to play in the technology team. We seek a talented and motivated individual who has an appetite for defining technical direction and strategy in their area of specialty and will guide our engineering teams to build innovative, all-encompassing solutions on our range of customer-facing platforms.This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Kazakhstan, whether it's your home or well-equipped offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.ResponsibilitiesLead and deliver on the overall coding, technical direction, and strategy of the areaGain a deep technical understanding of the existing technical stack, principles, policies, and standardsEvangelize future direction, technology choices, modernize frameworks, project deliverables, and practices/policies for continuous improvementTake ownership of your respective area of the ecosystem and the direction of this product/domainLead technical teams through multi-phased delivery projects and provide hands-on guidance to influence standards for development, governance, and operational life cycleCollaborate with technical teams to instill CI & Development best practicesPromote continuous learningDevelop POCs and perform code reviews with a focus on design principles, simple testable code, and quality at the foreWork closely with product teams to ensure delivery of these solutions to enhance our business capabilitiesSupport and mentor technical teams to encourage growth & foster an innovative and inquisitive development cultureContribute to IT strategy, API governance, standards, and technical evaluations to drive our strategic goalsRequirementsExtensive production background in Java technologies, Spring Framework, and REST servicesDemonstrable design knowledge, including API design principles, SOA, event-driven systems, and similar design patterns and techniquesShowcase of web-based systems, service-based, and enterprise application architectureExpertise in applying architecture & working in an agile environmentHighly analytical mindset, with an ability to see both the big picture and the detailsEfficient communication skills, ability to present technical information to a non-technical audienceCloud AWSNice to haveKnowledge of high-volume e-Commerce/retail and Services architecturesCompetency in breaking monolith applications into microservices during the migration into Cloud (AWS is preferable)Background in building and migrating applications, software, and services into Cloud (AWS is preferable)Strong organizational and leadership skillsAbility to lead, mentor & motivate developers to ensure high-quality code deliverables & practicesTechnologiesJava, Spring, REST, API, SOA, AWS (preferable)We offer/BenefitsWe connect like-minded people:
Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth:
Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Get Abstract
Free English classes with certified teachers
Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
We cover it all:
Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
Medical & family care package
Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.
