Senior Architect Application Migration

SUMMARY

Senior Architect Application Migration & Modernization

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Architect specializing in Application Migration & Modernization to join our team. In this senior-level role, you will be responsible for architecting and overseeing the transformation of complex legacy applications into modern cloud-native architectures. You will work closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders to define migration strategies, modernize application infrastructures, and ensure seamless integration with cloud platforms while optimizing performance, scalability, and security.

As a Senior Architect, you will take the lead in driving application migration and modernization initiatives, leveraging industry best practices, cloud technologies, and cutting-edge methodologies to ensure that enterprise applications meet the future demands of digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Application Migration & Modernization Efforts:

o Architect end-to-end migration and modernization strategies for legacy applications, ensuring a seamless transition to cloud environments (Public Cloud, Private cloud/Hybrid Cloud platform).

o Design cloud-native solutions, including microservices, containers, serverless computing, and other modern application architectures.

o Guide and define migration paths for applications, including rehosting, replatforming, refactoring, and rebuilding strategies based on business and technical requirements.

Collaborate with Stakeholders:

o Work closely with senior business leaders, stakeholders, and clients to understand business objectives and develop tailored migration and modernization strategies.

o Provide expert consultation to key stakeholders on the technical aspects of application migration, modernization, and optimization.

o Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering insights into how cloud migration and modernization can drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

o Lead and mentor a team of architects, developers, and engineers to implement cloud-native solutions while ensuring adherence to architectural principles, best practices, and quality standards.

o Foster a culture of innovation by staying abreast of emerging technologies and continuously exploring new approaches for application modernization.

o Provide guidance to teams on architectural decisions, ensuring that technical solutions align with organizational goals and industry standards.

Migration Strategy & Roadmap Development:

o Assess existing application portfolios and systems, identifying modernization opportunities and building detailed roadmaps for the migration process.

o Evaluate the current state of applications, define migration objectives, and design appropriate solutions based on cost, performance, and operational requirements.

o Drive the selection of tools, platforms, and technologies for application modernization, considering cloud platforms, databases, integration services, and security solutions.

Cloud Architecture & Platform Optimization:

o Design scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures for migrated and modernized applications, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization.

o Optimize application and infrastructure design for cost efficiency, cloud scalability, and future-proofing, leveraging cloud best practices and tools.

o Oversee the integration of legacy systems with cloud-native services, databases, and other cloud tools to support modernized architectures.

Security & Compliance:

o Ensure that all migration and modernization initiatives align with security best practices, compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and organizational risk management policies.

o Work with security teams to embed robust security controls into applications and infrastructure post-migration.

Project Oversight & Execution:

o Oversee the successful execution of migration projects from design through to deployment, ensuring that deliverables meet timelines, budget, and quality standards.

o Manage stakeholder expectations and lead technical discussions to resolve issues, make decisions, and drive progress on complex projects.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing:

o Act as a change agent, continuously optimizing processes, tools, and methodologies for improved migration efficiency and business outcomes.

o Share knowledge and promote best practices across the organization to strengthen internal capabilities and support long-term modernization efforts.

Required Skills & Experience:

Migration & Modernization Expertise:

o Extensive experience in leading large-scale application migration and modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, replatforming, refactoring, and re-architecting applications.

o Proven experience designing cloud-native application architectures, including microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.

o Deep understanding of the challenges and best practices for migrating legacy systems (monolithic architectures, on-premises solutions) to cloud platforms.

o Knowledge on Full Stack technology (Frontend, backend, Database, Middleware)

Cloud Platforms & Technologies:

o Expert-level knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their respective services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and DevOps tools.

o Experience with cloud-native services such as AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and cloud databases (RDS, DynamoDB, Cosmos DB, etc.).

o Hands-on experience with cloud migration tools and frameworks (e.g., AWS Migration Hub, Azure Migrate).

Architecture & Solution Design:

o Strong expertise in designing and implementing distributed systems, microservices architectures, container orchestration, and API-driven integrations.

o Proficiency in cloud security best practices and designing secure cloud architectures to ensure data protection, identity management, and compliance.

o Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) frameworks (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to provision and manage cloud environments.

Leadership & Communication:

o Proven leadership skills in managing teams of architects, engineers, and other technical resources, including mentoring and developing talent.

o Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms for stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

o Ability to influence key decision-makers and align project objectives with business outcomes.

Certifications:

o Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.

o Relevant certifications in architecture, IT transformation, and application modernization are a plus.