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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
A Cloud Integration Architect to help drive the modernization of legacy mainframe applications into cloud and hybrid environments (GCP preferred). Ability to design and implement end-to-end integration solutionsleveraging both proven and cutting-edge patternsto connect legacy systems SaaS platforms microservices and event-driven architectures. Ability to work closely with business to shape solution proposals manage stakeholders and negotiate technical and commercial decisions.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Lead application modernization initiatives: assess legacy mainframes define roadmaps and orchestrate phased workloads to GCP and hybrid clouds
Architect integration solutions using tool-driven and code-based approaches (ESBs API gateways MQ CDC etc.) spanning batch synchronous asynchronous pub/sub and event-driven patterns
Develop reference architectures integration blueprints PoCs and detailed design docs
Hands-on implementation of integration flows using commercial enterprise tools (e.g. MuleSoft TIBCO IBM App Connect) and open-source frameworks (Apache Camel Spring Integration Kafka etc.)
Collaborate with Java teams to design/polish microservices in Spring Boot and integrate gRPC or GraphQL APIs where appropriate
Apply TOGAF principles: produce architecture artifacts (Business Capability Maps Solution Context Diagrams Roadmaps etc.) and govern their lifecycle
Engage directly with stakeholders: craft solution proposals lead workshops present architectures influence decision-makers and manage expectations
Coach and mentor junior architects/engineers on integration best practices cloud patterns and modernization strategies
Stay current with cloud-native design (serverless containers service mesh) and continually refine our methodology
Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
8 years in enterprise integration and application modernization including mainframe migrations
Practical experience on Google Cloud Platform (Compute Cloud Run Pub/Sub Dataflow API Gateway etc.) and hybrid setups
Deep understanding of traditional integration styles (EDI MQ batch RPC) and modern paradigms (REST event-driven streaming SAGA)
Strong hands-on skills in integration tools/ESBsboth packaged and open-sourceand ability to custom-code solutions when needed
Solid Java/Spring Boot background; familiarity with GraphQL and gRPC
Proven track record in consulting: driving solution workshops stakeholder management and negotiations achieving sync between business and project teams
Working knowledge of TOGAF 9.x: able to generate and validate Solution Building Blocks ADM deliverables and governance artifacts
Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills
Certifications: GCP Professional Cloud Architect; TOGAF Certified
Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins Cloud Build GitLab CI)
Familiarity with service mesh (Istio Anthos Service Mesh) and API management platforms (Apigee Kong)
Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and DevOps culture
Knowledge of Github Copilot and hands-on coding knowledge to execute POCs if required
Basic understanding of AI and Agentic AI
Key Skills
- APIs
- Pegasystems
- Spring
- SOAP
- .NET
- Hybris
- Solution Architecture
- Service-Oriented Architecture
- Adobe Experience Manager
- J2EE
- Java
- Oracle
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