Senior Cloud & AI Systems Architect (Modernization)

IBM; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Application Developer specializing in Application Modernization. You will plan, direct, and coordinate information systems activities, perform systems analysis, and help design architectures while collaborating with architects and consultants to execute modernization strategies.

The role requires hands-on work with modern languages (Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, JavaScript), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud), and containerization

Qualifications

• Experience with modern programming languages including Java, .NET, Python, Node.js and JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud and Google Cloud; containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures, RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications.
• Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern platforms and languages; integrating generative AI into workflows.
• Experience designing secure, scalable databases and supporting testing, debugging and performance.
• Must possess and maintain active Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities for information systems; conduct systems analysis and develop system architectures.
• Collaborate with architects and consultants to execute modernization strategies and ensure technical feasibility.

Skills

Java

NET

Python

Node.js

JavaScript

AWS

Azure

IBM Cloud

Google Cloud

Microservices

Legacy migration

Database design

Security clearance

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

IBM Consulting in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Application Developer specializing in Application Modernization. You will plan, direct, and coordinate information systems activities, perform systems analysis, and help design architectures while collaborating with architects and consultants to execute modernization strategies.

The role requires hands-on work with modern languages (Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, JavaScript), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud), and containerization