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.

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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 solid 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)





- Telehealth (Company Paid)

- Short-term Disability (Company Paid)

- Long-Term Disability

- Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)

- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company match

- Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top-up

- Employee Stock Purchase Program

- Critical Illness Insurance

- Employee Discounts

- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, 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.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU_mnNITn2o?si=IiCxyQ4sr1YJWxDG)

EPAM Canada welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Please contact WFA Human Resource CA [email protected] if you have questions in this regard, or if you require an accommodation to complete the application process.

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