Solution Architect (Application Domain)

Xtelify is looking for an experienced Application Migration and Modernization Architect to lead
the migration and transformation of enterprise applications. This role focuses on application-level
modernization across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring solutions are scalable,
maintainable, and aligned with cloud-native development practices.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can define application architecture, guide
development teams, and actively contribute to implementation across rehost, replatform, and
refactor initiatives.
Job Description
As the Application Modernization Architect, you are expected to lead and support engagements
by assessing customer IT application landscapes, identifying modernization opportunities, and
proposing strategic migration paths. This role bridges business needs and technical solutions,
enabling customers to transform legacy systems into modern, scalable, and cloud-ready
architectures.
What will you do?
Customer Engagement
• Collaborate with sales and account teams to understand customer requirements and
business drivers.
• Conduct workshops and discovery sessions to assess current IT application landscapes.
• Present modernization strategies and architectural proposals to stakeholders.
Architecture Review & Modernization Planning
• Document existing current state architectures,
• Analyse legacy applications, platforms, and integration points to identify modernization
opportunities.
• Design target state architectures leveraging cloud-native, microservices, containerization,
and serverless technologies.
• Develop multiple modernization and migration paths (e.g., rehost, replatform, refactor,
rebuild, replace).
Proposal Development
• Create solution proposals, architecture diagrams, and technical documentation for RFPs
and customer presentations.
• Estimate effort, cost, and timelines for modernization initiatives.
• Align proposals with industry best practices and enterprise architecture standards.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• 12+ years of experience in application architecture, with at least 6 years in modernization
or cloud transformation projects.
• Proven experience in presales or customer-facing technical roles.
• Domain – BFSI, Insurance or E-commerce.
Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of legacy systems (e.g., monolithic applications, client-server
architectures).
• Strong track record in designing solutions that integrate bespoke applications with COTS
products.
• Drive modernization of application code, frameworks, and runtime environments
(.NET/Java/Python).
• Experience with API design, integration, and application security (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server,
PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Expertise in one of the cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with application assessment tools and migration frameworks.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling
• Understanding of how Gen AI can be used for fastening the app modernization
• Understanding of modern application observability
• Understanding of agile methodology and domain driven design
Soft Skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and build trust with technical and business stakeholders.