Solution Architect – IBM Middleware Modernization & Container Platform

Solution Architect – IBM Middleware Modernization & Container Platform
Location: Remote
Duration: Contract to hire
Job Summary
We are seeking a Solution Architect to lead the architecture and modernization strategy for migrating IBM Middleware services to a cloud-native microservices ecosystem. The architect will define the target architecture, containerization approach, and deployment standards.
Key Responsibilities
Define target-state architecture for middleware modernization.
Design scalable Spring Boot Microservices architecture.
Establish containerization standards using Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
Create migration blueprints and technical governance models.
Review existing IBM ACE/IIB integrations and define migration patterns.
Lead architecture discussions with business and technical stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership to development teams.
Required Skills
10+ years of integration and solution architecture experience.
Strong expertise in:
IBM ACE
IBM IIB
Java & Spring Boot
Microservices Architecture
Docker
Kubernetes/OpenShift
Experience designing enterprise-scale integration solutions.
Strong understanding of API management and cloud-native architectures.
Preferred Skills
Azure or AWS Architecture.
Event-Driven Architecture.
API Gateway and Service Mesh technologies.

Work arrangement
Yes