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# Application Modernization Architect

- **Company:** Sparc Technology Services Inc
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $15,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Data Transformation, Github, Mainframes, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft Power Automate, Togaf, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Bicep, Cosmos DB, Api Design, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Appdynamics, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Docker, Key Vault
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us1698cc76bcb7018d153afcc572e34f87/eaa

## About the Role

Detailed Write up of your experience
Minimum 15+ years in IT experience
Minimum 6 years in Application Architecture/Modernization
Must Have: Hands-on portfolio assessment & rationalization (6R: rehost, replatform, refactor, rearchitect, replace, retire).
Must Have: Deep experience modernizing legacy stacks (Java/.NET, Oracle/SQL Server, packaged apps; mainframe a plus).
Must Have: Azure-first designs using AKS/App Service/Azure Functions, API Management, Service Bus/Event Grid, Logic Apps, Key Vault.
Must Have: CI/CD & IaC (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions; Terraform/Bicep), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes/Helm).
Must Have: Data modernization (Azure SQL MI, DMS, Cosmos DB; exposure to Synapse/Data Factory preferred).
Nice to Have: Tools: Azure Migrate, App Service Migration Assistant, DMS, CAST Highlight, AppDynamics.
Nice to Have: Security-by-design, API-first and event-driven patterns, domain-driven design.
Nice to Have: Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, TOGAF