Lead Mainframe Modernization & Cloud-Native Architect

IBM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting seeks an Application Architect specializing in Application Modernization to transform legacy mainframe systems into modern, scalable, cloud-native architectures across AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud and Google Cloud.

You will design microservices, APIs, data models, and integrate AI technologies such as Watson, while enforcing robust testing governance and secure deployments. Bachelor's degree required; DoD clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in cloud-native architecture across AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud and Google Cloud.
• Experience designing and guiding legacy-to-modern transformations with modular, scalable architectures.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ability to integrate generative AI technologies such as Watson into modernized apps.
• Experience with robust testing governance and performance optimization is required.
• Must possess the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture transformation of legacy systems to modern cloud-native architectures across multiple cloud platforms.
• Design microservices, APIs, data models and integration patterns for modular, scalable apps.
• Define modernization strategies based on client pain points and outcomes.
• Guide AI adoption by integrating generative AI technologies into applications.
• Ensure testing governance and performance optimization throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Cloud-Native Architecture

Microservices & API Design

Containerization

Generative AI Integration

Testing Governance

DoD Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ICA Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Mainframe Z

Job description

IBM Consulting seeks an Application Architect specializing in Application Modernization to transform legacy mainframe systems into modern, scalable, cloud-native architectures across AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud and Google Cloud.

You will design microservices, APIs, data models, and integrate AI technologies such as Watson, while enforcing robust testing governance and secure deployments. Bachelor's degree required; DoD clearance preferred.