Solutions Architect/DR SME

We are looking for a Solutions Architect/DR SME to shape resilient solution design and operational governance for enterprise systems. You will partner with stakeholders to plan and run disaster recovery activities, align workstreams, and ensure high-quality DR deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate disaster recovery activities across the engagement, ensuring recovery assessment milestones are planned, monitored, and delivered on time
• Act as the primary point of contact and communication link between EPAM technical resources, customer stakeholders, and subject matter experts
• Control project dependencies and schedules to keep multiple workstreams synchronized
• Align global, cross-functional teams to sustain steady progress and a shared view of project objectives
• Monitor risks and define mitigation actions to address issues that could affect delivery
• Lead documentation deliverables for disaster recovery planning and ensure quality and completeness standards are met
• Organize and support tabletop validation exercises to verify the effectiveness of recovery plans
• Ensure the backup recovery framework for Tier 1 applications is rolled out smoothly, transparently, and aligned with business requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in solutions architecture, project management, or disaster recovery roles
• At least 2 years of experience in Senior, Lead, Manager, or Owner-level positions
• Proven track record of successfully managing engagements for teams of 5+ FTEs
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
• Solid stakeholder management experience, with the ability to build trust and alignment across technical and business audiences
• Strong IT service management competencies to support enterprise-level operational governance
• Extensive experience applying project management methodologies such as Agile or PMP frameworks
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage complex, multi-team schedules and overlapping priorities
• Ability to facilitate workshops and alignment meetings that drive decision-making and consensus
• Strong risk management capabilities, including the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for executive-level reporting
• Foundational understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity principles within large enterprise environments
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher

Benefits

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn