Application Modernization Engineer 04N25

As an Application Modernization Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming legacy applications into modern, cloud-native applications in order to drive digital transformation initiatives. This position requires a detailed understanding of cloud architectures, development frameworks, and the latest technologies to ensure that applications are scalable, secure, and capable of meeting future business demands. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current legacy systems, architect innovative solutions, and establish modernization roadmaps tailored to specific organizational needs. Your expertise in software development, cloud computing, and project management will be vital as you lead these significant modifications to enhance system performance, drive operational efficiencies, and accelerate time-to-market. By staying abreast of current trends and emerging technologies, you will ensure our modernization strategies are top-tier.

Responsibilities

• Assess legacy systems to identify modernization opportunities and technical improvements.
• Design and implement cloud-based architectures to replace or augment legacy systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to refactor, rebuild, and migrate applications and data.
• Create detailed modernization roadmaps and project plans for application transformation.
• Provide technical leadership in adopting modern development frameworks and tools.
• Ensure all modernized applications adhere to security and compliance standards.
• Develop automated testing and deployment strategies to enhance development processes.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate project progress and align modernization goals.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party solutions to enhance application functionality.
• Analyze and troubleshoot modernized applications for technical issues post-deployment.
• Mentor team members on best practices and emerging technologies for application modernization.
• Stay informed about current trends and advancements in the cloud computing ecosystem.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development and application modernization projects.
• Proficiency in cloud service platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native application design.
• Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.