Key Responsibilities

- • Architect and lead the development of cloud-native systems using microservices and event-driven paradigms.
- Design and implement solutions leveraging Kubernetes (preferably AKS) and service mesh technologies like Istio.
- Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across engineering teams.
- Drive performance optimization initiatives by leading fine-tuning efforts through end-to-end performance testing, ensuring system scalability, responsiveness, and reliability across complex, distributed architectures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Create and maintain architectural diagrams and documentation using industry-standard tools (e.g., Miro, Gliffy, Draw.io).
- Guide teams through cloud adoption, modernization, and optimization initiatives.




- Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to business needs.
- Required Qualifications

- 15+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a robust preference for Azure.
- Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP) in production environments.
- Deep expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration; Istio or other service mesh experience is a strong plus.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Databases: CosmosDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Oracle
- Messaging/Eventing: Kafka, EventHub
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, security, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. GitHub Actions a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead architectural discussions and influence technical direction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in diagramming tools to convey architectural concepts effectively.

📌 Java Solution Architect (Hyderabad)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Hyderabad