Application Solution Architect

LTM; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

LTM is seeking an experienced Java-based Application Solution Architect to lead the design, modernization, migration, and governance of enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure. The role blends architecture leadership with presales engagement, application modernization, DevOps transformation, and cloud governance.

The candidate will work with business stakeholders, sales, architects, and engineering teams to translate objectives into secure, scalable Azure solutions while overseeing PoCs and

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of experience in application development and architecture.
• Proven leadership in application modernization and Azure migrations.
• Experience leading technical teams (5+ engineers).
• Strong understanding of GitHub Enterprise Cloud and Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to large-scale source code repository migrations.
• Experience working with enterprise stakeholders and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end application modernization initiatives, migrating legacy applications to Azure PaaS and cloud-native architectures.
• Design secure, scalable, resilient Azure architectures aligned with enterprise standards.
• Define architectural patterns for microservices, containerized, and serverless architectures.
• Oversee Azure DevOps to GitHub migrations and governance.
• Create High-Level Designs (HLDs), architectural proposals, and ROM cost estimates.
• Communicate architectural decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Python

Azure

Azure DevOps

GitHub Enterprise Cloud

AKS

Kubernetes

ARM templates

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

ARM templates

Terraform

GitHub Enterprise Cloud

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Java Based-Application Solution Architect to lead the design, modernization, migration, and governance of enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure.

This role combines architecture leadership, presales engagement, application modernization, DevOps transformation, and cloud governance, with a strong hands‑on foundation across Azure PaaS, containers, DevOps, and GitHub.

The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, sales teams, architects, and engineering teams to translate business objectives into secure, scalable, and cost‑effective Azure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end application modernization initiatives, migrating legacy applications to Azure PaaS and cloud‑native architectures
• Design secure, scalable, resilient Azure architectures aligned with enterprise standards and best practices
• Define architectural patterns for microservices, containerized, and serverless architectures
• Analyze application dependencies, configurations, and migration pathways
• Ensure architectures align with enterprise architecture principles, standards, and strategies
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption using ARM templates / Terraform
• Oversee application deployments, observability, and reliability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics
• Enforce security and compliance across the application lifecycle (Entra ID, identity, data protection)
• Act as technical lead during presales, customer workshops, and solution‑shaping discussions
• Create High‑Level Designs (HLDs), architectural proposals, and cost estimations (ROM)
• Contribute to RFP/RFI responses and Statements of Work (SOW)
• Design and execute Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to demonstrate business value
• Communicate architectural decisions clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders

DevOps, GitHub & Migration Leadership

• Lead and govern Azure DevOps to GitHub Enterprise Cloud migrations
• Plan, execute, and monitor migrations using GitHub Enterprise Importer (GEI) or equivalent tools
• Validate post‑migration repositories (issues, PRs, metadata, CI/CD workflows)
• Troubleshoot and resolve migration errors, warnings, and user attribution issues
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure pipeline integrity and quality
• Maintain detailed documentation for migration activities and remediation steps
• Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for development teams
• Establish governance frameworks using Azure Policies and Blueprints
• Identify technical risks and provide mitigation strategies
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, scalability, and cost‑optimization goals

Core Technical Skills

• Strong experience with application modernization and cloud migration strategies
• Designing distributed systems, microservices, and serverless architectures

Programming & Development

• Hands‑on experience in one or more of:
• Java
• Python
• Strong understanding of application and database connectivity configurations
• Hosting containerized applications on AKS
• Understanding Kubernetes internals and operational best practices

DevOps & Automation

• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
• Strong knowledge of Git version control, branching strategies, and repository management
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Experience integrating APIs into automated workflows

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of experience in application development and architecture
• Proven leadership in application modernization and Azure migrations
• Experience leading technical teams (5+ engineers)
• Strong understanding of GitHub Enterprise Cloud and Azure DevOps
• Exposure to large‑scale source code repository migrations
• Experience working with enterprise stakeholders and executive leadership

Certifications (Required / Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Required)
• GitHub Foundations / GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps certifications (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Leadership mindset with experience defining technical direction
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities

Nice to Have

• Experience with GitHub Copilot assessment tools
• Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture modeling and business capability roadmaps
• Experience demonstrating business value through architecture decisions