Java Solution Architect with Azure

Northern Trust; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an experienced Java Solution Architect to lead the re-platforming and modernization of IBM DB2/Mainframe applications onto Microsoft Azure. You will shape target-state architecture, cloud-native design, and IaC standards, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.

The role demands deep Java enterprise architecture expertise, Azure cloud proficiency, and proven leadership in large-scale modernization programs, with a focus on AI-driven engineering practices and

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in Solution/Enterprise Architecture.
• Experience leading large-scale re-platforming and modernization programs.
• Expert in Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and microservices architecture.
• Extensive migration experience from Monolithic/Mainframe to Azure.

Responsibilities

• Define target architecture and modernization roadmap for migrating Mainframe/DB2 applications to Azure.
• Lead re-platforming to cloud-native, microservices-based architectures.
• Define modernization patterns: decomposition, API enablement, event-driven design.
• Balance business continuity, risk, scalability, cost, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Java 21

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Microservices Architecture

API Design

Azure Cloud

Terraform

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes (AKS)

Docker

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Solution Architect to lead the re-platforming and modernization of mission-critical IBM DB2/Mainframe applications onto Microsoft Azure. The role will drive target-state architecture, application modernization, cloud-native design, integration strategies, and Infrastructure-as-Code standards while ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and business-aligned solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Java enterprise application architecture, Azure cloud platforms, legacy modernization, microservices transformation, and large-scale re-platforming initiatives, with a proven track record of migrating monolithic and mainframe-based systems to modern cloud-native architectures.

Responsibilities

Application Modernization Re-platforming

• Define the target architecture and modernization roadmap for migrating Mainframe/DB2 applications to Azure.
• Lead re-platforming initiatives transforming legacy applications into cloud-native, microservices-based architectures.
• Define modernization patterns including decomposition, service extraction, API enablement, and event-driven architectures.
• Balance business continuity, risk, scalability, cost, and operational efficiency during transformation programs.

Java Microservices Architecture

• Design enterprise-grade solutions using Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Cloud, and RESTful APIs.
• Define microservices architecture standards, domain boundaries, integration contracts, and service governance.
• Architect batch, real-time, and event-driven processing solutions.
• Design reusable frameworks, shared services, and engineering standards to accelerate modernization efforts.
• Establish best practices for application scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, and performance optimization.

Azure Cloud Architecture

• Architect cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services including:
  • AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and Docker
  • Azure Functions
  • API Management
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Event Hub / Service Bus
  • Azure Storage Services
• Design hybrid integration patterns between mainframe and Azure environments
• Establish cloud architecture standards covering security, scalability, observability, and operational excellence.

DevOps, Automation Infrastructure

• Define and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform (Mandatory).
• Working knowledge of integrating CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Establish DevSecOps practices including automated testing, security scanning, deployment automation, and monitoring.
• Drive cloud cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.

Technology Leadership AI Adoption

• Provide architecture leadership, governance, and technical direction across modernization programs.
• Conduct architecture reviews, design assessments, and technology evaluations.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted software engineering and architecture practices.
• Evaluate and integrate AI/GenAI capabilities to improve developer productivity, operational automation, and business outcomes.
• Ensure responsible, secure, and compliant adoption of AI technologies.

Required Skills Experience

• 14+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture.
• Strong experience leading large-scale application re-platforming and modernization programs.
• Expert-level experience in:
  • Java 21
  • Spring Boot
  • Spring Cloud
  • Microservices Architecture
  • API Design Integration
• Extensive experience migrating applications from:
  • Monolithic to Microservices
  • On-Premises to Azure
• Deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture and platform services.
• Hands‑on expertise with Terraform (Mandatory) and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Strong experience with:
  • Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions
  • Kubernetes (AKS preferred) and Docker
  • CI/CD Architecture
  • DevSecOps
• Experience with:
  • Event-driven architectures
  • Kafka / Event Hub
  • Service Bus
  • CDC and Data Synchronization
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, resiliency, and cloud-native design patterns.
• Experience working with DB2, PostgreSQL, and enterprise data integration patterns.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI/GenAI technologies in software engineering, architecture, or modernization initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.