Job Title
Enterprise Applications Architect M&A Carve-Outs & Separations
Number of Positions
3 4
Client
Birlasoft
Engagement Type
C2C / Subcontract
Duration
3 4 months (extendable / potential long-term)
Location
US-based candidates only
Preferred time zones: EST / CST
Role Overview
The Enterprise Applications Architect will lead the architecture, design, and execution of enterprise application carve-outs, cloning, and separations in support of M&A transactions. This role requires deep hands-on application architecture expertise combined with strong leadership to deliver Day-1 readiness, support TSA exit, and ensure post-close stabilization under aggressive timelines.
The environment is fast-paced, deal-driven, and multi-vendor, requiring strong decision-making, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills.
Key Responsibilities Application Architecture & M&A Delivery
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Lead application carve-out, cloning, and lift-and-shift strategies across complex enterprise application portfolios
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Define target-state application and data architectures aligned with deal timelines and TSA exit objectives
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Drive architecture decisions balancing speed, risk, cost, and long-term scalability
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Identify and remediate application, data, and integration dependencies impacted by separations
Integration & Data Architecture
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Design and govern interfaces, middleware, APIs, and batch integrations
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Define data separation, migration, reconciliation, and validation approaches
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Ensure architectural consistency across production and non-production environments
Program & Vendor Leadership
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Provide architectural oversight to system integrators and software vendors
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Review and approve solution designs, migration approaches, and cutover plans
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Proactively identify execution, integration, and cutover risks and mitigation strategies
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Advise program leadership on technical trade-offs, sequencing, and dependencies
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution
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Partner closely with infrastructure, cloud, security, IAM, and network teams
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Translate business separation requirements into actionable technical architectures
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Support end-to-end testing strategies, test case development, and validation
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Lead cutover planning, go-live execution, and hypercare support
Required Experience & Skills
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8+ years of overall IT experience
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5+ years of enterprise applications architecture and delivery experience
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Hands-on experience with COTS application deployment, cloning, and integration
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Strong expertise in application separation, cloning, and lift-and-shift migrations
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Deep understanding of enterprise data and integration architectures
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Experience managing and governing multi-vendor delivery models
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Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, high-pressure M&A environments
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Strong executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Experience
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Direct experience with M&A carve-outs, divestitures, or acquisitions
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Cloud and hybrid architecture experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
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Exposure to Day-1 readiness, TSA management, and post-close stabilization