Solution Architect(Cobol to .NET)

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Location: St Louis , Missouri - Onsite

Position : Contract

Note :- This is a modernization project to convert from Cobol to .net

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

· Architect and lead the modernization of enterprise applications from monolith to micro services on AWS.

· Drive end-to-end technical design and implementation across UI (Angular), backend (.NET), REST APIs, data layer, and reporting.

· Orchestrate batch and long-running processes using AWS Step Functions and related services.

· Optimize performance between UI and backend by identifying data bottlenecks and implementing Redis caching.

· Ensure architecture aligns with scalability, performance, and maintainability standards on Kubernetes.

· Coordinate cross-functional teams including UI/UX, backend, DevOps, data, and reporting teams (both onsite and offshore).

· Champion the use of AI-assisted tools for productivity and code migration/optimization.

· Own the technical documentation and architectural decision-making process.

· Contribute to code reviews, quality checks, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Required Skills:

· 10+ years in enterprise application architecture and development.

· Strong .NET (Core/6+) and Angular (13+) expertise.

· Proven experience with microservices architecture and API gateway patterns.

· Hands-on with RESTful APIs, Redis caching, and batch orchestration using AWS Step Functions.

· Solid understanding of AWS services, Kubernetes deployment, and cloud-native design.

· Experience with AI/ML tooling for code generation, analysis, or documentation is a plus.

· Strong communication and coordination skills with distributed global teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

· AWS Certified (Architect or Developer).

· Experience with legacy-to-modern UI migration strategies.

· Knowledge of data/reporting transformation (e.g., Power BI or equivalent).

· Familiarity with event-driven patterns and messaging systems is a bonus.