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.