Java Solutions Architect

Solution Architect On Site, Woodlawn, MD)Schedule: 5 days/week, fully onsiteClearance: Public Trust eligibility requiredEmployment: ContractAbout the RoleWe 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.Key Responsibilities- Architect hybrid mainframe + cloud solutions using IBM z/OS, COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, DB2, and AWS services.- Design modernization pathways for legacy workloads using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS Mainframe Modernization.- Develop integration patterns between mainframe systems and cloud-native applications (REST APIs, event-driven services).- Lead solution design sessions with administrations stakeholders, engineering teams, and modernization partners.- Translate legacy business logic into scalable, secure, cloud-ready architectures.- Ensure compliance with federal security, audit, and federal IT standards.- Support Agile delivery across multi-year modernization initiatives.Required Skills & Experience- 10+ years working with IBM mainframe technologies (COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, DB2).- 5+ years architecting AWS solutions (Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS PostgreSQL, IAM, KMS).- Strong background in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and enterprise integration.- Experience with AWS Mainframe Modernization or equivalent migration frameworks.- Ability to design strangler fig migration patterns and coexistence architectures.- Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with federal stakeholders.- Must be able to work on site in Woodlawn, MD Monday–Friday.Preferred Qualifications- Prior experience federal entitlement programs.- Experience with mainframe-to-cloud data migration (VSAM, DB2 → AWS RDS/S3).- Familiarity with SSA’s environment and modernization roadmap.- Experience with enterprise print systems (EPA) modernization.- Background in Agile delivery within federal environments.