Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture Standards, Patterns & Modernization Frameworks • Develop, publish, and maintain application and integration architecture standards.

• Create reusable modernization patterns (microservices, APIs, event-driven, containerization).

• Contribute to reference architectures and ensure consistency across engineering teams.

• Support solution architects and delivery teams in applying approved standards.

2. Application Modernization Execution

• Design modernization paths for legacy applications: rehost, replatform, refactor, retire.

• Architect cloud‑native and hybrid solutions primarily on Azure (AKS, Functions, APIM, PaaS).

• Work hands‑on with engineering teams during design, PoCs, and early build phases.

• Guide workload decomposition, domain boundaries, service design, and modernization roadmaps.

3. Cloud Architecture & Platform Enablement • Build and evolve Azure landing zone components and cloud governance configurations.

• Define infrastructure, integration, API, and data patterns for cloud adoption.

• Support hybrid cloud integrations with Azure, AWS, and GCP where applicable.

• Evaluate new cloud capabilities (AI, observability, DevSecOps, automation tools).

4. Application Portfolio Management & Rationalization • Perform architecture‑led assessments using frameworks such as TIME or 6R.

• Identify consolidation, migration, and retirement opportunities to reduce redundancy.

• Partner with ServiceNow APM/CMDB to ensure accurate application inventory and lifecycle data.

• Develop architecture metrics and dashboards supporting modernization progress.

5. Technical Debt Analysis & Remediation Support • Maintain application‑level technical debt insights across the portfolio.

• Partner with product teams to prioritize remediation aligned with risk, business value, and modernization sequencing.

• Provide guidance on remediation strategies, patterns, and target-state architecture alignment.

6. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation Enablement • Contribute to IaC templates using Terraform, Bicep/ARM, or Pulumi.

• Support CI/CD pipeline architecture using GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Jenkins.

• Partner with DevOps teams to apply automation and configuration management practices (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).

7. Security, Compliance & Optimization

• Apply cloud security best practices and integrate IAM/RBAC, network security, and Key Vault usage into designs.

• Ensure alignment with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and MTA security requirements.

• Support cloud cost optimization efforts using Azure Advisor and FinOps guidelines.

8. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication • Work closely with DevOps, Networking, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Finance, and Procurement teams.

• Translate complex modernization concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business and technical stakeholders.

• Participate in strategic planning, cloud strategy working sessions, and solution design workshops

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree