EPAM Systems

We are searching for a Director-level LATAM Architect to spearhead and help grow and scale our API & Integration Practice across the region.

This person will combine business development support, team leadership, client-facing consulting, and sound judgment in API and integration architecture. We are after a builder - someone able to evolve LATAM from a delivery location into a regional powerhouse of consulting, architecture, and growth for the API & Integration Practice.

Responsibilities

• Work with regional account teams, global practice leadership, technology partners, and enterprise clients to expand opportunities across API strategy, integration modernization, platform transformation, governance, cloud integration, and AI-era integration
• Lead LATAM teams and support their ongoing growth and professional advancement
• Support pipeline development and pre-sales activities to drive regional business growth
• Advise senior client stakeholders on complex API and integration challenges
• Deliver intricate API and integration transformation initiatives end-to-end
• Cultivate regional talent and foster a vibrant consulting and architecture community across LATAM
• Shape client demand and act as a trusted voice for the practice throughout the region
• Align LATAM capability with global practice strategy to ensure consistency and meaningful outcomes

Requirements

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

Nice to have

• Industry certifications relevant 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