JPS Tech Solutions · 1 day ago
Senior IT Application System Architect – Rail & Logistics
District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expJPS Tech Solutions is looking for a Senior IT Application System Architect for Rail & Logistics who will be the principal technical leader responsible for designing and governing the transformation of mission-critical Rail Transportation application systems. The role involves extensive architectural expertise to guide modernization efforts from legacy platforms to modern microservices architectures while ensuring scalability and security.
Information TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Application & System Modernization: Lead the architectural design and implementation of large-scale system modernization, specifically replacing legacy Rail Transportation systems (Mainframe/TPF) with modern Java and Spring-based microservices in an event-driven architecture
Architectural Governance: Define, document, and enforce architectural principles and standards for application design, software development, and integration across various business domains
Framework Application: Apply expert knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and Bodies of Knowledge, including TOGAF, Business Architecture Guild (BizBok), and DAMA (DMBok), to drive structure and coherence in the technology portfolio
Agile & Delivery: Provide architectural leadership and guidance within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment to ensure technical designs enable agility, continuous integration, and rapid delivery
Technical Design Authority: Act as the subject matter expert for architectural modeling, event-driven architecture patterns, and enterprise information management (EIM) to ensure robust, scalable, and secure system solutions
Cross-Domain Problem Solving: Successfully design and deliver application solutions that resolve complex business problems that span multiple operational and technical domains within the enterprise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, specialized training, or equivalent work experience
Requires a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in multiple IT areas, with ten (10) years or more in technology architecture roles
Required Domain Experience: Extensive, demonstrated experience defining and implementing solutions for rail transportation companies is mandatory
Five (5) years or more practicing knowledge and experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Demonstrated knowledge of EA Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BizBok, DMBok)
Broad experience across diverse IT technologies, including transitioning from legacy systems (IBM Mainframe, TPF) to modern stacks (Java, Spring, microservices)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical business leaders
Company
JPS Tech Solutions
JPS Tech Solutions offers software engineering, cloud, mobile development, and IT infrastructure solutions.
201-500 employees
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