Enterprise Architect with Modernization

• Collaborate with stakeholders, leadership, to understand business requirements for modernization.
• Develop target-state architectures utilizing modern paradigms such as microservices, containerization (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes), computing, APIs, and private cloud platforms (OpenShift).
• Lead the technical delivery of modernization projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, quality benchmarks, and risk mitigation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and adoption of AI.
• Provide architectural governance, conduct design reviews, and mentor development teams to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
• Prepare proposals, technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and presentations for RFPs, stakeholder workshops, and internal training.
• Monitor project progress, apply corrective measures as needed, and synchronize IT systems with evolving business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a minimum of 2-3 years focused on application modernization, cloud transformations, or legacy system upgrades.
• Strong expertise in legacy systems (e.g., monolithic applications, client-server architectures) and modern technologies (e.g., microservices, containers, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines).
• Familiarity with application assessment tools, migration frameworks, and observability practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-driven modernization techniques, domain-driven design, agile methodologies, and compliance frameworks.
• Prior involvement in large-scale digital transformation projects. Exposure to Credit Card domain a plus.