Azure Java Modernization Architect (SC)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment seeks a Java Modernization Technical Architect to lead enterprise cloud transformation. You will define migration strategies for legacy Java apps moving to Azure and guide cloud-native deployment across complex environments.

You will oversee upgrades to Java 11/17, migrate to Jakarta EE, containerize with Docker/Kubernetes, and build CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions. SC clearance required.

Qualifications

• Deep Java knowledge (8/11/17) and Java EE/Jakarta EE experience.
• Experience migrating apps from WebLogic/GlassFish/WebSphere/Tomcat.
• Azure cloud platform experience with AKS/ACA/ARO and App Service.
• Proven modernization and security hardening of legacy apps.
• Containerization with Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to Angular or similar front-end tech is a plus.
• Active UK SC clearance is required prior to onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture design and migration strategies to Azure native platforms.
• Migrate legacy Java workloads from WebLogic/GlassFish/WebSphere/JBoss to cloud environments.
• Design scalable microservices using AKS, ACA, ARO and App Service.
• Oversee Java upgrades from 6/8 to 11/17 and Jakarta EE migrations.
• Establish container strategies and automated CI/CD with Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions.
• Architect Landing Zone integrations, security hardening, and observability.

Skills

Java 8/11/17

EJB/CDI/JNDI/JMS

Spring Boot/Spring Cloud

Front-End Basics (Angular/JS)

Security & OAuth2/JWT

Cloud Architecture (Azure)

SC Clearance

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Randstad Technologies Recruitment seeks a Java Modernization Technical Architect to lead enterprise cloud transformation. You will define migration strategies for legacy Java apps moving to Azure and guide cloud-native deployment across complex environments.

You will oversee upgrades to Java 11/17, migrate to Jakarta EE, containerize with Docker/Kubernetes, and build CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions. SC clearance required.