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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Migration Architect AWS Outposts - **Company:** Prabhav Services Inc - **Location:** Dallas, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Portfolio Management, Build Automation, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Data Migration, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Middleware, Github, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Routing, Performance Tuning, Migration Manager, Ansible, Prometheus, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Istio, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Spring-boot, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Gitlab, Cloudformation, Event Driven Architecture, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Integration Tests, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e10b6887-5efe-43c7-a5fc-b3c650687e11 ## About the Role * 10+ years in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or enterprise modernization roles. * 5+ years hands-on experience with AWS, including hybrid cloud and Outposts. * Strong expertise in networking (VPC, routing, firewalls, DNS, load balancing). * Deep experience with application modernization: Java, Spring Boot, microservices, API design. * Proficiency in CI/CD, DevOps, IaC, automation, and container platforms (EKS, ECS, Docker). * Strong understanding of security, IAM, encryption, compliance, and governance frameworks. * Proven leadership experience managing migration pods or multi-team technical programs., * AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent certifications. * Experience with large-scale enterprise migration programs (AWS MAP, hybrid cloud transformations). * Background in database modernization (Postgres, SQL Server, MongoDB, RDS, Aurora). * Experience with service mesh, API gateways, and event-driven architectures. * Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * Bacholers Degree in Computer Science or equivalent in related field. ## Description The Lead / Cloud Migration Architect serves as the technical authority and Pod Lead for large-scale enterprise migrations from on-premises environments to AWS Outposts. The role is accountable for defining migration strategies, designing hybrid cloud architectures, modernizing applications and infrastructure, and driving end-to-end execution across multiple migration workstreams. This position requires deep expertise in AWS, hybrid connectivity, infrastructure modernization, application refactoring, and enterprise-grade migration governance. The architect will collaborate closely with application owners, infrastructure teams, security, networking, DevOps, and operations to ensure migrations are secure, scalable, compliant, and low-risk, while maintaining architectural standards and operational excellence., <>Migration Strategy & Architecture Leadership * Define end-to-end migration strategies for moving enterprise applications from on-premises data centers to AWS Outposts and hybrid AWS environments. * Develop target state architectures covering compute, storage, networking, IAM, observability, and operational models. * Lead migration pods, providing technical direction, prioritization, and issue resolution across application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams. * Conduct application portfolio assessments, cloud readiness evaluations, and dependency mapping. <>Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization * Architect hybrid connectivity solutions including Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway, VPC design, and Outposts networking. * Modernize legacy infrastructure components (compute, storage, middleware, databases) to cloud-aligned architectures. * Define HA/DR strategies, backup/restore models, and operational runbooks for hybrid deployments. * Oversee containerization, virtualization modernization, and infrastructure automation. <>Application & Code Modernization * Lead modernization of enterprise applications including: + Java 8 * Java 17/21 upgrades + Spring Boot modernization and framework uplift + Dependency remediation, library upgrades, and security patching + Refactoring monoliths to microservices where applicable * Ensure applications meet cloud-readiness standards for deployment on AWS Outposts. * Guide teams on API modernization, configuration externalization, and performance optimization. <>Migration Execution & Governance * Define migration waves, cutover plans, rollback strategies, and validation frameworks. * Oversee data migration, schema conversion, and integration testing. * Ensure compliance with enterprise security, IAM, encryption, and audit requirements. * Drive technical risk mitigation, issue triage, and escalation management. <>Automation, CI/CD & DevOps Integration * Integrate applications into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline. * Implement IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. * Automate build, test, deployment, and environment provisioning workflows. * Establish observability standards using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or equivalent. <>Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with security teams to ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards. * Work with operations teams to define monitoring, alerting, and operational handoff processes. * Lead architecture reviews, design workshops, and technical deep dives with stakeholders. * Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineers across pods. ## Related Videos - [AWS Migration within 3 months](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/196-aws-migration-within-3-months) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)