EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are looking for a Senior/Lead Solution Architect with deep expertise in Node.js to join our growing team in India and help design cutting-edge solutions for global clients. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of large-scale, high-performance solutions, working closely with clients and internal teams. From pre-sales to go-live, your expertise will shape the future of enterprise technology.

Responsibilities

- Define and implement the architecture for backend services using Node.js and related frameworks, meeting architectural significant requirements (ASRs)
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, mentoring on best practices, code standards, and design patterns in a hands-on way, including peer programming with developers on the team
- Conduct code reviews, enforce quality standards, and ensure maintainability, efficiency, and security of the codebase
- Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to deliver full-stack solutions
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize application performance, and ensure responsiveness
- Implement and enforce security best practices, authentication, and data protection strategies
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the application stack,



providing timely resolutions
- Engage proactively in architecture discussions and take a leadership role in customer site assignments

Requirements

- 18-27 years of experience in IT, with a strong background in solution architecture
- Proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js, including deep understanding of the event loop, asynchronous programming, and module system
- Expertise in Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, along with familiarity with other relevant libraries
- Skills in designing and developing RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices
- Background in unit testing, integration testing, and debugging tools
- Knowledge of security best practices, authentication methods such as OAuth and JWT, and data protection strategies
- Deep experience developing cloud native solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address performance issues systematically
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English
- Experience mentoring and guiding developers on the team

We offer

- Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
- Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
- Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
- Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
- Focused individual development
- Benefit package:
- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible perks

- Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)

📌 Senior/Lead Solution Architect- Node.js (India)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 India