Azure Solution Architect

305 King St W

Suite 1100

Kitchener, ON N2G 1B9

Canada

Azure Solution Architect Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking for an experienced Solution Architect to join EPAM and support our client from the financial services area in their office in Zurich.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and implementing complex IT solutions with a focus on Microsoft Azure. The candidate will be responsible for leading the architectural design and deployment of technical solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, managing architectural risks, and ensuring successful delivery.

Embrace this thrilling opportunity and shape the future of quality engineering with EPAM.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the proposed cloud solution, working collaboratively to refine and enhance it
• Ensure alignment with best practices, industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing the solution architecture
• Drive the implementation of the Azure Cloud solution, utilizing Microsoft Azure, AKS and Azure Web App Service
• versee the deployment process, ensuring ease of deployment, maintainability and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance
• Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to equip the team with the skills needed for long-term self-sufficiency
• Provide comprehensive documentation and training materials
• Mentor team members on best practices in Azure Cloud, AKS and infrastructure design

Requirements

• Experience as a solution architect and working with enterprise architecture
• Proven experience with azure architecture
• Experience with microservices and cloud-native approach
• Solid development background in one of the technologies - React, Java/Spring Boot. Being full-stack and having hands on both or mix of the React and Java would be a plus
• Strong analytical, innovation and problem-solving skills
• Higher education degree with a focus in IT Software Engineering
• Experience with agile methodology
• Design, plan, and deliver solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment
• Strong architectural knowledge
• Java, React or any other FE library
• Experience in a similar domain (professional e-banking) is an advantage
• Proficient communication skills in English are a must, while knowledge of the German language is a significant advantage

Our Benefits Include

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Extended pension plan
• Daily sickness allowance insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Global business travel medical and accident insurance
• Great learning and development opportunities, including in-house professional training, career advisory and coaching, sponsored professional certifications, well-being programs, LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• EPAM Switzerland was named a Top Company 2022, 2023 & 2024 by Kununu for its people centric culture built on life-long learning
• Certain benefits and perks may be subject to eligibility requirements

About EPAM

• 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

Additional

• Please note that any offers will be subject to appropriate background checks
• We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies
• For this position, we are able to consider applications from the following:
• Swiss nationals
• EU/EFTA nationals
• Third-country nationals based in Switzerland with an appropriate work permit
• Displaced people from Ukraine who are currently in Switzerland and hold, or have already applied for, S permits