Modernization Architect (Pascal/Linux) - Aviation Domain

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the modernization of an aviation technology platform. This individual will be responsible for assessing legacy applications, defining modernization strategies and driving the transformation of Pascal-based systems into scalable, maintainable, and modern architectures. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in application modernization, legacy system transformation, software architecture, and migration planning. Experience with Pascal-based applications is highly preferred. Knowledge of aircraft navigation systems, aviation operations, aeronautical communications, or aviation technology platforms is strongly desired. This role requires a hands-on architect who can work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and product owners to establish technical direction and execute modernization initiatives from concept through implementation., * Architecture & Modernization

• Assess existing legacy applications and define modernization roadmaps.
• Lead migration of Pascal-based applications to modern technology platforms and architectures.
• Design scalable, maintainable, and modular application architectures.
• Develop target-state architecture, integration strategies, and migration approaches.
• Evaluate modernization options, including re-platforming, refactoring, reengineering, and replacement strategies.
• Create architectural standards, design patterns, and implementation guidelines.
• Identify technical debt, modernization risks, and mitigation strategies.

Technical Leadership

• Provide architectural oversight throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure adherence to architectural standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
• Mentor developers and technical leads on modernization best practices.
• Support solution design for cloud, web, API, database, and integration components.

Legacy System Analysis

• Analyze existing Pascal codebase and legacy application components.
• Document current-state architecture, workflows, dependencies, and interfaces.
• Reverse engineer undocumented systems and business processes.
• Develop migration strategies that minimize operational disruption.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Translate business objectives into technical solutions.
• Present architecture recommendations, modernization plans, and technical roadmaps to leadership.
• Facilitate decision-making around technology selection and implementation approaches.

• Bachelor’’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of software architecture and application development experience.
• 7+ years of application modernization and legacy transformation experience.
• Strong experience designing enterprise and distributed application architectures.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems and migrating applications to modern platforms.
• Experience with Pascal or modernization of Pascal-based applications.
• Strong understanding of Linux-based environments and modern software architectures.
• Experience with APIs, integration frameworks, databases, and cloud technologies.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills., * Experience with aviation, aerospace, aircraft navigation, air traffic management, or aviation operations systems.
• Knowledge of aviation communications, weather systems, navigation systems, or flight operations technology.
• Experience modernizing industrial, embedded, or mission-critical applications.
• Familiarity with C/C++, Linux, embedded platforms, and real-time systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with satellite communications, telemetry, or operational technology platforms.
• TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, or equivalent certifications.

Desired Skills

• Legacy Application Modernization
• Pascal Development and Migration
• Solution Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture
• Cloud Architecture
• System Integration
• API Design and Development
• Software Engineering Best Practices
• Technical Leadership
• Aviation Technology, Navigation Systems and Terminology
• Migration Planning and Execution
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation