Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Application Architect
application cloud migration
cloud migration
modernization
integrations
AWS
GCP
Azure
application integrations
Kafka
IBM MQ
micro services-based architectures
Docker
Kubernetes
EXCELLENT communication skills
Development
DevOps
QA
Security
Job Details
Application Architect - Modernization & Cloud Solutions
This role requires a visionary and hands-on Application Architect to lead the strategic transformation and modernization of enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will define the long-term architectural roadmap, drive the migration to robust cloud-native platforms, and ensure seamless integration across the application portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Leadership & Modernization
- Drive the creation and governance of the Target State Architecture and Blueprint for major modernization initiatives, ensuring alignment with technical best practices.
- Lead the strategic replatforming efforts, transitioning legacy systems to scalable, cloud-adaptable architectures (e.g., micro services, containerization).
- Define and validate architecture diagrams, technical patterns, and component interaction models across all application tiers.
Cloud Migration & Integration
- Develop comprehensive application cloud migration strategies, overseeing the transition to public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure).
- Design and implement scalable application integrations, leveraging deep knowledge of middleware, message brokers (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ), and enterprise integration patterns.
- Ensure the accurate translation of architecture into implementation throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and production rollout.
Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Expertise
- Proven track record in designing scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure micro services-based architectures.
- Experience with cloud-native and containerized architectures (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Expertise in architectural design and technical oversight of major legacy-to-modern technology transformations.
- Strong understanding of performance tuning, High Availability (HA)/Disaster Recovery (DR) configurations, and low-latency system design.
Communication & Collaboration
- EXCELLENT communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-aligned strategies for both technical and senior stakeholder audiences.
- Experience engaging with and mentoring cross-functional technical teams (Development, DevOps, QA, and Security).
- Ability to act as the primary architectural liaison between platform engineering and business teams.
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