{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"624bd08627ef64d33ef5520e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/624bd08627ef64d33ef5520e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/624bd08627ef64d33ef5520e","title":"Java Modernization Solution Architect","description":"Java Modernization Solution ArchitectLocation: ONSITE WOODLAWN MDClearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Federal Public Trust ClearanceAbout the OpportunityJoin one of the largest Federal enterprises in the United States, supporting a mission that impacts the lives of millions of Americans every day. Since the establishment of the nation's social insurance framework under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, this organization has served as a cornerstone of economic security, helping retirees, individuals with disabilities, survivors, and vulnerable populations access critical benefits and services.As a Java Modernization Solution Architect, you will play a key role in transforming decades of mission-critical applications into modern, scalable, cloud-enabled solutions. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership with a purpose-driven mission, ensuring that essential public services remain secure, reliable, and accessible for generations to come.Position SummaryThe Java Modernization Solution Architect will lead the architecture, modernization strategy, and technical direction for large-scale enterprise systems supporting one of the federal government's most critical citizen service platforms. The successful candidate will work with executive stakeholders, development teams, cloud engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to modernize legacy applications while maintaining uninterrupted service delivery to millions of beneficiaries.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Architecture & ModernizationAny additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.Define and execute modernization roadmaps for large-scale Java-based enterprise applications.Assess legacy monolithic systems and create migration strategies toward modern architectures.Design microservices-based solutions using cloud-native principles.Lead application re-platforming, refactoring, and decomposition initiatives.Establish enterprise architecture standards and modernization best practices.Solution DesignDesign highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable enterprise solutions.Architect APIs and service integrations across federal applications and external partner systems.Develop modernization patterns for legacy COBOL, mainframe, and distributed applications.Ensure compliance with federal security, accessibility, and governance requirements.Cloud TransformationArchitect cloud solutions leveraging:AWSMicrosoft AzureHybrid Cloud EnvironmentsLead containerization initiatives using Kubernetes and Docker.Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud automation strategies.Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices across development organizations.Technical LeadershipProvide hands-on guidance to development teams.Review architecture, code quality, and design standards.Lead architecture review boards and technical governance activities.Mentor senior engineers and technical leads.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.Master's degree preferred.Experience12+ years of software development experience.7+ years of Java enterprise architecture experience.5+ years leading large-scale modernization initiatives.Experience supporting complex Federal enterprise environments.Technical SkillsJava TechnologiesJava 8/11/17+Spring FrameworkSpring BootSpring CloudJakarta EE/J2EEHibernate/JPAModern ArchitectureMicroservices ArchitectureEvent-Driven DesignDomain-Driven Design (DDD)RESTful APIsAPI Gateway ArchitectureService Mesh TechnologiesCloud & Container PlatformsAWSMicrosoft AzureKubernetesDockerOpenShiftDevSecOps & CI/CDJenkinsGitHub ActionsGitLab CI/CDSonarQubeNexusMavenGradleData TechnologiesOracle DatabasePostgreSQLSQL ServerMongoDBRedisMessaging & IntegrationApache KafkaRabbitMQIBM MQEnterprise Service Bus (ESB)Security & ComplianceZero Trust ArchitectureOAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectSAMLFederal Security FrameworksNIST 800-53FISMA CompliancePreferred QualificationsExperience modernizing large-scale citizen service applications.Experience with federal benefit delivery systems.Knowledge of accessibility standards (Section 508).Enterprise architecture 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