Senior/Lead Solution Architect- Node.js

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 benefits

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