Legacy App solution architect
Core
Lead client discovery, modernization assessments, and technical due diligence for legacy technology estates, acting as a trusted advisor to shape modernization strategies and roadmaps.
Role type
Senior IC solution architect (legacy modernization & pre-sales)
Builds
Modernization strategies, target-state architectures, migration plans, and implementation roadmaps for enterprise application portfolios.
Domain
Enterprise IT modernization, legacy systems (IBM Z, COBOL), and AI-assisted transformation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Application architecture, enterprise modernization, legacy platform expertise (IBM Z, COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, MQ), AI-assisted analysis, integration patterns, target-state architecture definition, technical due diligence, solution estimation
Preferred skills
Management consulting background, vertical domain expertise (Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail/CPG, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Public Sector), cloud solutions architect certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Technologies
IBM Z, COBOL, PL/I, Java, C#, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, MQ, batch processing, AI agents, CRMs, ERPs, APIs, data lakes
Responsibilities
Lead client discovery sessions and modernization assessments; Facilitate workshops and architecture reviews with cross-functional stakeholders; Analyze application architectures and integration patterns; Define target-state architectures and implementation roadmaps; Guide delivery teams on modernization tooling and DevSecOps enablement; Support proposal development, SOWs, and RFP responses
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with advisory responsibilities
