Senior Application Architect

Overview

Lead application modernization and integration for a government digital transformation program.

Key Responsibilities

• devops
• ci/cd
• microservices
• solution design
• security
• app modernization

Tasks

-Guide and mentor development teams using DevOps and CI/CD practices. -Design scalable solutions using IBM middleware, APIs, and microservices. -Translate business needs into practical, high-impact technical designs. -Ensure performance, security, and compliance across enterprise systems. -Define and lead application-modernization roadmaps and architectural standards.

Requirements

• rest
• websphere
• integration bus
• togaf
• 15+ years
• leadership

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Architect to lead a large-scale digital-transformation initiative. The role focuses on defining modernization strategy, designing enterprise-level applications, and integrating legacy and modern platforms across IBM and cloud environments -Experience integrating legacy and cloud systems via REST, SOAP, or event-driven architectures. -Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills. -Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field; TOGAF or IBM certification preferred. -Hands-on expertise with IBM WebSphere, Integration Bus, and enterprise middleware. -15+ years of IT experience with strong background in application architecture and modernization.

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Benefits

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