Java Solutions Architect

TechPerm Incorporated; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 124,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

TechPerm Incorporated is seeking a Solution Architect with deep IBM mainframe experience and modern AWS/Java/Spring Boot architecture to support modernization within the Administration’s technology ecosystem. The role requires onsite work at Woodlawn, MD, with a contract employment arrangement.

You will architect hybrid mainframe+cloud solutions, design modernization pathways, and develop integration patterns between legacy systems and cloud-native applications, while ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• 10+ years with IBM mainframe technologies (COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, DB2)
• 5+ years architecting AWS solutions (Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS PostgreSQL, IAM, KMS)
• Strong background in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and enterprise integration
• Experience with AWS Mainframe Modernization or equivalent migration frameworks
• Ability to design strangler fig migration patterns and coexistence architectures
• Strong communication skills with federal stakeholders
• Must be able to work on site in Woodlawn, MD Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Architect hybrid mainframe + cloud solutions using IBM z/OS, COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, DB2, and AWS services.
• Design modernization pathways for legacy workloads using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS Mainframe Modernization.
• Develop integration patterns between mainframe systems and cloud-native applications (REST APIs, event-driven services).
• Lead solution design sessions with administrations stakeholders, engineering teams, and modernization partners.
• Translate legacy business logic into scalable, secure, cloud-ready architectures.
• Ensure compliance with federal security, audit, and federal IT standards.

Skills

IBM mainframe

AWS architecture

Java/Spring

AWS modernization

Strangler pattern

Federal engagement

Onsite Woodlawn MD

Job description

Schedule: 5 days/week, fully onsite

Clearance: Public Trust eligibility required

Employment: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a Solution Architect with deep experience in IBM mainframe environments and modern AWS/Java/Spring Boot architecture. This role supports modernization and integration efforts within the Administration’s technology ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect hybrid mainframe + cloud solutions using IBM z/OS, COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, DB2, and AWS services.
• Design modernization pathways for legacy workloads using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS Mainframe Modernization.
• Develop integration patterns between mainframe systems and cloud-native applications (REST APIs, event-driven services).
• Lead solution design sessions with administrations stakeholders, engineering teams, and modernization partners.
• Translate legacy business logic into scalable, secure, cloud-ready architectures.
• Ensure compliance with federal security, audit, and federal IT standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years working with IBM mainframe technologies (COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, DB2).
• 5+ years architecting AWS solutions (Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS PostgreSQL, IAM, KMS).
• Strong background in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and enterprise integration.
• Experience with AWS Mainframe Modernization or equivalent migration frameworks.
• Ability to design strangler fig migration patterns and coexistence architectures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with federal stakeholders.
• Must be able to work on site in Woodlawn, MD Monday–Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience federal entitlement programs.
• Experience with mainframe-to-cloud data migration (VSAM, DB2 AWS RDS/S3).
• Familiarity with SSA’s environment and modernization roadmap.
• Experience with enterprise print systems (EPA) modernization.
• Background in Agile delivery within federal environments.