Senior Solution Architect

Responsibilities

Assess current applications in mainframe systems and identify modernization opportunities.

Define end-to-end migration strategy to modern cloud-native stack using: Java/Node.js for backend, React for frontend, AWS for cloud infrastructure

Break down monolithic components into microservices or serverless functions.

Define cloud architecture using AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, API Gateway).

Plan and oversee migration of legacy data to cloud-native databases (e.g., RDS, DynamoDB), MongoDB, PostgreSQL.

Design RESTful APIs and ensure smooth integration between frontend and backend.

Set up CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment process.

Define and enforce coding, security, and architectural standards.

Collaborate with developers, DevOps, testers, and product owners throughout the migration process.

Provide technical leadership, resolve architecture challenges, and guide implementation teams.

Consistently demonstrate a positive, professional, leadership attitude and frame of mind when working with and communicating with others.

Requirements

10 years of architectural and design experience.

Proficient in Agile, DevOps and cloud native software delivery methodologies.

Strong experience modernizing legacy applications to modern stacks.

Strong experience with AWS Cloud technologies, Microservices Architecture and Event Driven Architecture.

Solid expertise in Java, Node.js, React.js, and JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems.

Strong experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS / EC2, API Gateways, RDS/Aurora, Event Bridge, Secrets Manager, VPC, WAF.

Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools: Docker, Git, CI/CD, IaC (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation).

Knowledge of microservices, REST APIs, and modern frontend/backend best practices.

Good grasp of application security, performance optimization, and cloud cost management.

Knowledge of data migration tools and patterns for mainframe-to-cloud transition.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical discussions. Effective communicator with both technical and business teams.

Ability to simultaneously manage a large Architect workload involving multiple projects, day-to-day tasks, meetings and ad-hoc technical requests.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field