Java Solution Architect Senior
Location : Wilmington, DE (Hybrid)
Long term
Note : Please submit Ex-Amtrak resources or any one from recent Railroad infra domain.
The Sr. System Architect is a key technical leader responsible for driving research, design, and evolution of advanced estimation systems within a rail transportation domain. This role requires deep expertise in algorithms, applied mathematics, and physics-based modeling, combined with enterprise architecture leadership.
This individual will lead R&D efforts for next-generation estimation capabilities, ensuring solutions are accurate, scalable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)
Architecture & Technical Leadership
Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of advanced estimation platforms, incorporating algorithmic, statistical, and physics-based modeling approaches.
Define and implement enterprise-grade system architectures leveraging modern patterns such as:
- Event-driven architecture
- Microservices and distributed systems
- Data-intensive and real-time processing frameworks
Establish architectural standards aligned with frameworks such as TOGAF, BizBOK, and DAMA-DMBOK.
R&D and Algorithmic Innovation:
Drive research and development (R&D) initiatives focused on estimation methodologies, including:
- Optimization algorithms
- Simulation models
- Predictive analytics and probabilistic modeling
Apply advanced mathematics, statistics, and physics principles to solve complex estimation challenges.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and techniques into the estimator ecosystem.
Domain & Solution Design
- Architect and deliver large-scale rail transportation modernization solutions, ensuring domain alignment.
- Design systems that solve multi-domain business problems spanning operations, planning, and financial estimation.
- Provide thought leadership in enterprise information management and data architecture.
Technology Leadership
Guide engineering teams across a broad technology landscape, including:
- Legacy platforms (IBM Mainframe, TPF)
- Modern stacks (Java, Spring Boot, cloud-native services)
Drive transition strategies from legacy to modern, event-driven ecosystems.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Act as the technical authority and primary advisor for estimation systems across business and engineering stakeholders.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to translate complex requirements into scalable architectures.
- Mentor engineers and architects in advanced modeling, system design, and architectural best practices.
Education & Experience
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
15+ years of IT experience, including 10+ years in architecture roles.
Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions in rail transportation.
Technical Expertise
Strong foundation in:
- Algorithms and data structures
- Applied mathematics, statistics, or physics-based modeling
- Proven experiencedesigning complex estimation or modeling systems.
Deep knowledge of:
- Event-driven architecture
- Distributed systems and microservices
- Enterprise data and information architecture
Frameworks & Methodologies
- Experience with enterprisearchitecture frameworks (TOGAF).
- Working experience ofBizBOK and DAMA-DMBOK.
- 5+ years ofSAFe experience (or equivalent Agile at scale framework).
Professional Skills:
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with ability to address highly complex, ambiguous challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to influencesenior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
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