Java Application Architect

IBM; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Java Application Architect to transform client businesses. In this role, you'll define project scopes while leveraging deep Java expertise, focusing on delivering software conversion projects and modernizing legacy applications using automated refactoring. The position combines client engagement and technical leadership to enhance impactful technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in Java libraries like Spring Framework, Guava.
• Skills in CI/CD tools like Git, Maven, Docker.
• Knowledge of ORM and Relational Databases.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and vision for solutions.
• Design Java solutions for modernizing legacy applications.
• Maintain Java support library and build automation around processes.

Skills

Core Java development

Problem solving

Test-Driven Development

SQL

CI/CD tools

Education

Pre-University Qualification

Tools

Git

Maven

Gradle

Docker

Jenkins

Jira

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Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for some of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is supported by our strategic partner ecosystem and robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.

Your Role And Responsibilities
As an IBM Application Architect, you will help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical teams, and project stakeholders.

The position will focus primarily on delivering Software Conversion projects using automated refactoring with CTU. Responsibilities include maintaining the Java support library, integrating new libraries, customizing solutions, and building automation around processes.

What You’ll Need To Do

• Design Java solutions for modernizing legacy applications
• Problem solving, including assisting others
• Write well-designed, testable code
• Provide solutions within a fast-paced project lifecycle

Preferred Education
Pre-University Qualification

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Deep experience in Core Java development and familiarity with Java libraries (Spring Framework, Guava, Apache Commons, Guice/Dependency Injection, JPA)
• Good knowledge of SQL, ORM, and Relational Databases
• Practical skills in CI/CD tools such as Git, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins, Jira
• Strong command of Test-Driven Development

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• MVS / COBOL / JCL
• Cloud / Kubernetes
• Performance Tuning
• Compilation technologies / ANTLR / XText

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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