Java Solutions Architect in Baltimore

We are seeking a Solution Architect with deep experience in IBM mainframe environments and modern AWS/Java/Spring Boot architecture. This role supports modernization and integration efforts within the Administration’s technology ecosystem.

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• 10+ years working with IBM mainframe technologies (COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, DB2).

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• 5+ years architecting AWS solutions (Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS PostgreSQL, IAM, KMS).

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• Strong background in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and enterprise integration.

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• Experience with AWS Mainframe Modernization or equivalent migration frameworks.

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• Ability to design strangler fig migration patterns and coexistence architectures.

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• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with federal stakeholders.

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• Must be able to work on site in Woodlawn, MD Monday-Friday., n

• Prior experience federal entitlement programs.

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• Experience with mainframe-to-cloud data migration (VSAM, DB2 * AWS RDS/S3).

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• Familiarity with SSA’s environment and modernization roadmap.

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• Experience with enterprise print systems (EPA) modernization.

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• Background in Agile delivery within federal environments.

Architect hybrid mainframe + cloud solutions using IBM z/OS, COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, DB2, and AWS services.

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• Design modernization pathways for legacy workloads using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS Mainframe Modernization.

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• Develop integration patterns between mainframe systems and cloud- applications (REST APIs, event-driven services).

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• Lead solution design sessions with administrations stakeholders, engineering teams, and modernization partners.

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• Translate legacy business logic into scalable, secure, cloud-ready architectures.

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• Ensure compliance with federal security, audit, and federal IT standards.

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• Support Agile delivery across multi-year modernization initiatives.

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