Java Solution Architect Senior

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.