AI-Driven Legacy Modernization Engineer

ApplyMint; Alpharetta (GA, IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheels is seeking a Developer IV in the US to lead modernization across legacy applications and guide AI-enabled development. The role blends hands-on leadership with architecture mandates, including migrating to API-first, cloud-ready stacks and scaling AI-assisted tooling.

You will set KPIs, mentor teammates, and collaborate with enterprise architecture to deliver measurable improvements. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of development experience, strong API/microservices skills, and proven

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with emphasis on application development and data management.
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and event-driven integration.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legacy systems programming team to meet modernization goals.
• Own and evolve the technical roadmap toward API-first, cloud-ready architecture.
• Evaluate and scale AI-enabled development tooling to accelerate modernization.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI/ML within business applications.
• Champion standardized, event-driven integrations and KPI tracking.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards.
• Provide mentorship and oversee architecture design through implementation.

Skills

AI tooling

Architecture leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Education

BS/BA in CS or related with minor

Job description

Wheels is seeking a Developer IV in the US to lead modernization across legacy applications and guide AI-enabled development. The role blends hands-on leadership with architecture mandates, including migrating to API-first, cloud-ready stacks and scaling AI-assisted tooling.

You will set KPIs, mentor teammates, and collaborate with enterprise architecture to deliver measurable improvements. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of development experience, strong API/microservices skills, and proven