Generative AI Systems Architect

We are seeking a seasoned Generative AI Platforms Architect to define and lead the end-to-end architecture for our enterprise GenAI platform.

You will own the reference architectures, guardrails, and roadmaps that enable secure, scalable, and cost-efficient delivery of AI capabilities—including LLMs, agentic applications, and tool integrations—across multiple clouds. Partnering with engineering, security, data governance, and product teams, you will turn business outcomes into coherent platform designs and incremental delivery plans, while mentoring engineers and championing best practices in LLMOps/ModelOps.

Kindly note that this role supports remote work, but only from within Ukraine.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design enterprise generative AI reference architectures, blueprints, and reusable patterns
• Establish multi-cloud platform foundations with solutions for networking, identity, and secrets management
• Provide technical leadership for LLMOps/ModelOps, enabling model evaluation, safety, observability, and rollout strategies
• Define frameworks and governance for agentic systems, including tool governance and Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Ensure systems adhere to security, risk, and compliance standards, incorporating Responsible AI principles and PII controls
• Develop and enforce strategies for cost efficiency, reliability, and performance across platforms using capacity planning and FinOps techniques
• Drive improvements in the developer experience through golden paths, CI/CD pipelines, templates, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product teams to align on system requirements and strategic objectives

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years in architecture roles involving cloud, data, or production Generative AI/LLM systems
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, CDK, CloudFormation)
• Competency in containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) as well as API gateways/service meshes
• Proficiency in CI/CD and release management for ML/LLM workloads (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Understanding of Large Language Model (LLM) platforms such as Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or Google Vertex AI
• Familiarity with implementing security-by-design principles and compliance frameworks tailored to GenAI systems
• Advanced proficiency in English (B2+/C1)

WE OFFER

• With us you can
• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• We focus on your professional growth
• You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
• What we offer
• Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
• A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
• Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
• Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
• Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
• E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children