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Senior Application Solution ArchitectLocation: Boston US, MAExperience: 15+ YearsEmployment Type: Full-TimeRole OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Solution Architect to lead large-scale application modernization, cloud transformation, and database modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java-based enterprise architectures, Microsoft Azure, and legacy-to-modern data platform transformation. This role will drive target-state architecture, modernization strategies, migration roadmaps, technical governance, and stakeholder engagement for mission-critical enterprise applications.The individual will act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership, enabling organizations to accelerate digital transformation while ensuring scalability, security, resilience, and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesApplication Modernization & Architecture• Lead assessment and modernization of legacy applications, monolithic systems, and distributed platforms.• Define modernization strategies including Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Rearchitect, and Rebuild approaches.• Design scalable, resilient, cloud-native architectures leveraging microservices, APIs, event-driven patterns, and domain-driven design.• Create target-state architecture, reference architectures, architecture runway, and modernization roadmaps.• Conduct architecture reviews, technical due diligence, and technology rationalization exercises.Java Technology Leadership• Architect enterprise-scale solutions using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, REST APIs, and modern integration frameworks.• Drive adoption of cloud-native application frameworks and containerized deployments.• Establish engineering standards, coding practices, and development governance.• Guide teams on application performance tuning, scalability, security, and observability.Azure Cloud Transformation• Design end-to-end Azure solutions utilizing: o Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)o Azure App Serviceso Azure Functionso Azure API Managemento Azure Service Bus / Event Hubo Azure Key Vaulto Azure Storage Serviceso Azure Monitor / Application Insights• Define migration architectures from on-premise environments to Azure.• Ensure solution alignment with Azure Well-Architected Framework.• Design High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity solutions.Database Modernization• Lead modernization of legacy databases to cloud-native and managed database platforms.• Design solutions involving: o Azure SQL Databaseo Azure SQL Managed Instanceo PostgreSQLo Cosmos DBo Oracle migrations• Establish database migration strategies, data reconciliation processes, and performance optimization frameworks.• Drive modernization of schema designs, ETL processes, data integration, and operational reporting platforms.DevSecOps & Engineering Excellence• Define CI/CD strategies using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.• Enable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Bicep.• Ensure security, compliance, governance, and FinOps practices are embedded into solution designs.• Drive automation, observability, and operational excellence standards.Stakeholder & Leadership Management• Partner with business executives, product owners, delivery teams, and enterprise architects.• Translate business requirements into technical solution architectures.• Present architecture options, trade-offs, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.• Mentor architects, technical leads, and development teams.Required Skills & ExperienceCore Technical Skills• 15+ years of overall IT experience.• 8+ years in Solution Architecture roles.• 10+ years of hands-on Java Application development and architecture experience.• Expertise in: o Java/J2EEo Spring Booto Spring Cloudo RESTful APIso Microservices Architectureo Event-Driven Architectureo Domain Driven Design (DDD)o Containerization using Docker and KubernetesAzure Expertise• Strong hands-on experience in: o Azure Architectureo AKSo Azure Networkingo Azure Security & IAMo Azure Integration Serviceso Azure Monitoring & Loggingo Azure Storage and Compute ServicesDatabase Expertise• Strong experience with: o SQL Servero Azure SQLo PostgreSQLo Oracleo Cosmos DBo NoSQL databases• Experience executing large-scale database migration and modernization programs.Architecture & Modernization Experience• Application Portfolio Assessment• Cloud Modernization• Legacy Transformation• Mainframe or Monolith Modernization• Platform Engineering• Integration Architecture• Enterprise Solution DesignPreferred Qualifications• Experience in BFSI, Insurance, Wealth Management, or Financial Services domains.• Experience leading multi-million-dollar modernization programs.• Familiarity with AI-assisted software engineering and modernization accelerators.• Experience in architecture governance boards and executive steering committees.Preferred Certifications• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert• Kubernetes Certification (CKA/CKAD)• TOGAF Certification• Cloud Security CertificationsBoston MA125