EPAM Systems

We are looking for a Director-level LATAM Architect to drive the expansion and scaling of our API & Integration Practice across the region.

This person will combine business development backing, team leadership, client-facing advisory work, and deep knowledge in API and integration architecture. We are after a builder - someone capable of evolving LATAM from a delivery hub into a regional core of consulting strength, architectural leadership, and growth for the API & Integration Practice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional account teams, global practice leadership, technology partners, and enterprise clients to widen opportunities in API strategy, integration modernization, platform transformation, governance, cloud integration, and AI-era integration
• Mentor LATAM teams and foster their ongoing learning and career progression
• Contribute to pipeline growth and pre-sales activities to fuel regional business momentum
• Offer advisory support to senior client stakeholders on advanced API and integration topics
• Manage end-to-end delivery of complex API and integration transformation programs
• Strengthen regional talent and cultivate a vibrant consulting and architecture community across LATAM
• Stimulate client demand and stand as a trusted face of the practice throughout the region
• Bridge LATAM capability with global practice strategy to deliver alignment and meaningful outcomes

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in IT
• A minimum of 8 years in Manager, Owner, Architect, or Coordinator roles
• Engagement on 10+ projects, or a verified record of launching 3+ products (or key product capabilities) into the market
• Proven achievements managing engagements for teams of 70+ FTEs, or smaller engagements that produced significant business value
• Strong proficiency in API management, integration platforms, cloud architecture, modernization, partner ecosystems, and enterprise consulting
• Practical command of MuleSoft for designing and delivering integration solutions
• Applied background with Apigee for API management and lifecycle governance
• Working familiarity with Kong as an API gateway and management platform
• Hands-on experience with Azure API Management for creating and running enterprise APIs
• Familiarity with Axway for API management and integration capabilities
• Experience using Boomi for cloud-based integration and workflow automation
• Working knowledge of Kafka for event-driven architectures and real-time data streaming
• Practical experience working with leading cloud providers, including GCP, Azure, or AWS
• English language proficiency at C1 level or higher

Nice to have

• Industry certifications connected to API management, integration platforms, or cloud architecture

We offer/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