Cloud Architect / Java Application Migration Engineer

Job Description:

Experience: 10+ years

Updated Job Description & JD

· As a Cloud-Native Java Application Migration Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and executing the migration of on-premises Java applications to cloud-native architectures including PaaS enablement. Your expertise will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless and efficient transition of our applications to the cloud. Your responsibilities will include:

Assessment and Planning:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess existing on-premises Java applications, their dependencies, and technical requirements for migration and modernization

Develop migration strategies and plans tailored to each application's characteristics and business needs.

Migration Execution:

Design and implement cloud-native architectures for Java applications using best practices in cloud technologies (e.g., containers, microservices, serverless).

Containerize applications using technologies like Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.

Refactor and optimize code to align with cloud-native principles, scalability, and performance requirements.

Data Migration and Integration:

Plan and execute the migration of application data to cloud storage services while ensuring data integrity and security.

Integrate applications with cloud-native data services, databases, and messaging platforms as needed.

Automation and Monitoring:

Develop automation scripts and templates to streamline deployment, scaling, and management of cloud-native applications.

Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the health and performance of migrated applications.

Security and Compliance:

Implement security best practices to safeguard applications and data in the cloud environment.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations during the migration process.

Collaboration and Documentation:

Collaborate with developers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to ensure successful migration outcomes.

Document migration processes, architectural decisions, and troubleshooting steps.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Proven experience with Java application development and architecture.

Strong expertise in cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).

Familiarity with microservices architecture and serverless computing.

Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools like Python, Bash, or Ansible.

Solid understanding of networking, security, and data storage concepts in the cloud.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) are a plus.

Experience with Application Development with Java-EE , JAVA-EE Application server are a plus

Must Haves:

Azure Cloud

Application Architect Background

Doing Enhancements

Moving from OpenShift to Azure

Java/ J2EE with Spring Core, IoC, MVC

Hands on experience in architecture, design and developing an application.

Design patterns

PaaS enablement on application

Minimum hands-on experience on one of the main Cloud service providers (AWS, GCP and Azure) in personal or university projects;

Certification Cloud-Related;

Minimum knowledge of topics concerning infrastructural resilience (Backup, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity);

Knowledge of paradigms such as Infrastructure as a Code and DevOps;

knowledge of PaaS development tools;

Scripting & Programming (java,.net etc.) experience;

Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)