Senior Architect - Application Modernization

Job Title: Senior Architect - Application Modernization

Location: US-MD-Rockville

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead expert on system design process for application modernization projects.
• Provide direction, guidance, definition, evaluation, and facilitation for the development of current and future architecture.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement comprehensive and scalable architectural designs that align with business objectives.
• Architect and implement solutions that leverage modern technologies and frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership in migrating legacy applications to contemporary architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system designs meet performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.
• Stay abreast of the latest technology trends and advise team on implementable solutions.
• Provide advice and guidance to team leads regarding technical and design decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10+ years of proven experience as an Application Modernization Architect.
• Experience/Knowledge (5+ years) of implementing solutions for health industry and familiarity with standards and best practices.
• Experience/Knowledge of federal government industry is a plus.
• Leadership and agile project management experience using Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence tools.
• Expertise in system design, architecture, and modern application development processes.
• Experience migrating and modernizing legacy applications to cloud-native architectures.
• Experience and deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, applications, and trends.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure, software application, and design.
• Experience using Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, or other major cloud computing services.
• Strong cloud migration and data management skills with an emphasis on data privacy and security.
• Experience with AI/ML/LLM tools and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Certifications:

• Required - AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional,
• Nice to have - AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Technical Architect Certifications
• Excellent teamwork capabilities including working with diverse team members and stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Refined presentation and communication skills and the ability to interface and communicate effectively with both engineers and executives.