> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2537743-application-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2537743-application-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Architect - **Company:** Genesis10 - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Salary:** $121,285.0 - $137,925.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Cloud Engineering, COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), IBM DB2, IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, Microsoft SQL Server, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Sybase, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Virtual Agents, TIBCO (Software), Legacy Systems, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7ae73455-4e48-4012-9e44-fab7eda53cd1 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in modern programming languages like Python or Java * 1+ year of hands-on experience building Gen AI or Agentic AI solutions * Experience with Agentic AI and Gen AI (LLMs, RAG, MCP, AI orchestration frameworks) * Experience developing AI-powered apps using LLMs, RAG and agents * Experience with databases like DB2, SQL server, Oracle * Strong understanding of CI/CD, container/cloud native development Desired skills: * Experience in modernizing legacy platforms such as .NET frameworks, TIBCO, Mainframe (COBOL/CICS) * Hands-on experience with .Net or Java for enterprise modernization * Experience with TIBCO, Kubernetes/Openshift, Sybase * Experience with ETL and data engineering (DataStage, Databricks, etc) * Knowledge of AI governance and security ## Description Seeking an AI engineer to design and build AI-powered accelerators, agents, and automation frameworks that modernize enterprise legacy applications and streamline software delivery. This role sits at the intersection of AI, software engineering, and architecture, focusing on transforming technologies like .NET Frameworks, Mainframe, DataStage, and TIBCO into Java, containers, and cloud-native architectures., * Design and build AI-powered accelerators, agents, and automation frameworks * Modernize enterprise legacy applications and streamline software delivery * Transform technologies like .NET Frameworks, Mainframe, and TIBCO into Java, containers, and cloud-native architectures * Develop RAG solutions, fine-tune prompts and agent behavior, and perform token optimization * Implement guardrails and evaluation frameworks for AI systems ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Can This Elephant Dance? IBM Bob and the Future of AI-First Software Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100256-can-this-elephant-dance-ibm-bob-and-the-future-of-ai-first-software-development) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud)