Application Modernization Architect

Crossvale; Texas (NJ); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Application Modernization Architect to transform legacy applications into cloud-native solutions. This remote role involves leading projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring successful delivery while offering opportunities for professional growth and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Remote role with occasional travel

Competitive salary and benefits package

Paid time off, including 15 PTO days

Company-paid life insurance

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

401(k) with a 4% match contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading customer-facing, service-oriented projects.
• Hands-on experience architecting and modernizing enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects from inception to delivery.
• Refactor monolithic applications into modular architectures.
• Design and guide cloud migration efforts.

Skills

Java

Python

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Communication

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

Apache Kafka

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Join to apply for the Application Modernization Architect role at Crossvale.

About Crossvale: At Crossvale, we are a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to push boundaries and deliver top-tier solutions for our global clientele, built on a legacy of technological leadership spanning two decades. Join a results-oriented, diverse team of practice leads, architects, and engineers, where collaboration and actionable solutions drive our success. Our core values are centered around experience, trust, passion, and results.

Position Overview: We’re seeking an experienced Application Modernization Architect to lead the transformation of legacy enterprise applications into scalable, cloud-native solutions. This role will focus on migrating a legacy Solaris-based enterprise platform to a modern, cloud-native architecture leveraging OpenShift. The ideal candidate has a deep background in modern software development and a passion for guiding organizations through digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technology projects from inception to delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and methodologies.
• Refactor monolithic applications into modular, microservices-based architectures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement modern frameworks and development practices.
• Design and guide cloud migration efforts, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Create and maintain architectural diagrams and technical documentation.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to design solutions aligned with business goals.
• Conduct strategic roadmapping and discovery sessions with clients.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee delivery milestones and quality assurance processes.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and architectural vulnerabilities.
• Participate in presales activities, including discovery calls and SOW creation.
• Allocate and manage team resources effectively.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading customer-facing, service-oriented projects.
• Hands-on experience architecting and modernizing enterprise applications using Java, .NET, Angular, and cloud-native technologies. Proficiency with Python, including backend service development, scripting, and integration tasks within cloud-native environments.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing workloads on Red Hat OpenShift, with a strong understanding of its architecture and developer workflows.
• Deep understanding of full-stack development, distributed systems, and integration tiers.
• Expertise in application refactoring and re-architecture strategies.
• Strong knowledge of microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions using Apache Kafka, including topics, stream processing, and event-driven integration patterns.
• Experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in an app development context.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, quality management, delivery processes, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders.
• Prior experience in presales, demos, or technical scoping is preferred.

What Sets You Apart For This Role:

• Passion for problem-solving and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Ability to bridge technical and business objectives with clear, actionable solutions.
• Strong leadership and team management, especially in high-pressure environments.
• Exceptional communication skills, both upward to leadership and across teams.
• Proactive mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

What We Offer:

• Remote role with occasional travel (up to 30%).
• A collaborative, global environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Paid time off, including 15 PTO days and 8 paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• 401(k) with a 4% match contribution.
• A chance to work on innovative projects and contribute to technological solutions for leading industries.