Senior/Principal Solution Architect - E-commerce

As a Lead Solution Architect in e-commerce, you will define strategic technology direction, design robust end-to-end solutions, and provide expert guidance across all project phases. This role requires a blend of enterprise vision, hands-on technical skills, and strong leadership. If you excel at bridging business needs with technical execution and thrive in dynamic environments, this is an opportunity to drive real impact in e-commerce architecture.

Responsibilities
• Define and evolve enterprise capabilities and capability models for e-commerce domains
• Create capability-to-technology mapping and provide strategic technology roadmaps
• Provide technology consultancy across all areas of the e-commerce domain
• Guide make-vs-buy decisions and vendor selection strategies
• Design end-to-end e-commerce solution landscapes including system integration, data flows, and component interactions
• Create comprehensive architecture documentation (C4 models, component diagrams, data flow diagrams, integration patterns)
• Design individual service/component architectures from scratch (e.g., basket, search, checkout, PIM, OMS)
• Define non-functional requirements, scalability, and resilience patterns
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and technical standards
• Act as trusted technical advisor to clients at all organizational levels (C-suite, IT Directors, domain architects)
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Drive best practices adoption across projects and teams
• Deep dive into services, codebases, and technical implementations when needed
• Validate architectural decisions through proof-of-concepts
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges across the stack
• Bridge the gap between architecture and implementation teams
• Transform architectural vision into actionable, realistic delivery plans
• Produce detailed design documentation and implementation guidelines
• Proactively identify and escalate risks, proposing mitigation strategies
• Ensure architectural governance throughout delivery lifecycle

Requirements
• 10+ years in technology, with 5+ years in architecture roles
• Deep e-commerce domain knowledge across multiple projects/clients (platforms, vendors, patterns, best practices)
• Strong understanding of modern e-commerce platforms and technologies (headless, composable commerce, MACH principles)
• Knowledge of Microservices, API-first architectures, and event-driven patterns
• Familiarity with Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and cloud-native patterns
• Skills in Data architecture, integration patterns (sync/async, CDC, ETL)
• Background in frontend technologies, mobile commerce, omnichannel strategies
• Enterprise Architecture frameworks knowledge (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar)
• Hands-on technical background with the ability to review code and infrastructure
• Experience across the full e-commerce value chain: catalog, search, merchandising, cart, checkout, payments, OMS, customer service
• Knowledge of B2C, B2B, marketplace, and subscription models
• Understanding of e-commerce KPIs, conversion optimization, and personalization
• Proven experience leading and mentoring architecture teams
• Exceptional client-facing skills - comfortable presenting to business and technical teams alike
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to varied audiences

We offer
• We gather like-minded people:Engineering community of industry professionals
• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
• Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
• Business-driven relocation opportunities
• We provide growth opportunities:Outstanding career roadmap
• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
• Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru
• English classes
• We cover it all:Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
• Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more
• Referral bonuses
• Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview.
• We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.
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.