AI Solutions Architect

Drive the architectural vision for AI-powered retail store technology solutions that transform business visibility and operational decision-making. You will define solution designs, guide engineering teams, and rapidly prototype AI systems that bridge business strategy and technical delivery to create measurable impact in real-world environments. At EPAM, you'll work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex challenges, and shape the future of digital innovation. With access to continuous learning, mentorship, and global projects, your expertise will drive meaningful change. Req.#1123594652 *The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing vacancy for a new position.* **Responsibilities** * Architect end-to-end AI-driven solutions that improve store technology visibility and decision-making, defining system designs that are scalable, practical, and production-ready * Lead solution design sessions with business and technology stakeholders, producing architecture diagrams, mockups, and detailed requirement documentation for development teams * Translate complex business requirements into robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment between business intent, system design, and engineering execution * Rapidly prototype AI solutions to validate architectural decisions and demonstrate feasibility, moving efficiently from design concept to working proof of concept * Define and govern architectural standards and patterns applied across AI and Agile SDLC processes, guiding development teams through structured, best-practice delivery * Act as a consultative technical authority for business stakeholders, providing architectural guidance and ensuring AI solutions deliver measurable value across retail store environments **Requirements** * Proven AI fluency with hands-on architectural experience designing and operationalizing AI-driven solutions in real-world production environments * Strong software architecture knowledge, with the ability to define scalable, enterprise-grade solution designs that meet complex business and technical requirements * Experience creating architecture artifacts including solution designs, mockups, and requirement documentation to effectively guide and align cross-functional development teams * General knowledge of cloud platforms and cloud-native architecture patterns, with familiarity with Microsoft Azure considered a strong advantage * Deep understanding of business requirement processes and AI and Agile SDLC practices, with experience leading architectural governance across delivery teams * Strong consultative and communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior business stakeholders and technical teams, with retail industry experience a valuable plus **We offer** * Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid) * Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid) * Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid) * Tele