Sr. System ArchitectConceptual-to-Technical Bridge: Act as the primary translator between Enterprise Architecture strategy and engineering delivery. Define detailed specifications for microservices, integration patterns, and cloud-native architectures.Modernization Leadership: Lead the technical design for replacing legacy Rail Transportation systems (Mainframe/TPF) with modern Java and Spring-based microservices using event-driven architecture (EDA).API & Integration Strategy: Design and govern robust API contracts and integration patterns that facilitate seamless communication across heterogeneous systems and multi-domain business environments.Engineering Oversight: Maintain a broad understanding of the full engineering lifecycle.
Partner with development teams to ensure architectural integrity during implementation, focusing on reusability, scalability, and performance.Framework Implementation: Apply industry-standard frameworks, including TOGAF, BizBok, and DAMA (DMBok), to ensure that application designs are grounded in enterprise-wide data and business standards.Agile Governance: Practice and provide architectural leadership within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, ensuring technical designs support rapid, iterative delivery and continuous integration.Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):Demonstrated knowledge of EA Frameworks, Methodologies, and Bodies of Knowledge – TOGAF, Business Architecture Guild (BizBok) and DAMA (DMBok) a plus.Well-grounded in state-of-the-art principles of architectural modeling, event-driven architecture, enterprise information management, and software design and development.Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of large-scale Rail Transportation system modernization in an enterprise setting.Broad IT experience in technologies ranging from IBM Mainframe & TPF to Java and Spring-based microservices in event-driven system architectures.Demonstrated success at delivering solutions that solve multi-domain business problems.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree, specialized training, or equivalent work experience.Requires fifteen+ years of experience in multiple IT areas and ten+ years of relevant technology architecture experience.Experience defining and implementing solutions for rail transportation companies is required.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.5 years+ knowledge of and practicing experience with SAFe.***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen's client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.*** Lumen Solutions Group Inc.
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