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Architect Agentic AI, Cloud Transformation & Application Modernization

Headway Tek IncManhasset, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 16, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Architect role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape enterprise architecture and drive cutting-edge AI and cloud transformation initiatives, providing significant career growth. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for modernizing applications and leading large-scale digital shifts, you will thrive in this position. Apply now to make a substantial impact and advance your career in a dynamic technological landscape.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Manhasset, NY, United States
Posted
Yesterday
ExpressMicroservicesMongoDBNode.jsSQLAWSMLOpsAzureCloudFormationGoogle CloudJavaKafkaPythonReactTerraformTypeScript

Job Description

We are conducting an in-person interview drive at the Brillio office this Friday(18th september). Please share candidates who are available and willing to attend the interview onsite.

Role: Architect Agentic AI, Cloud Transformation & Application Modernization

Manhattan,NY(hybrid)

C2C or W2

This role may lead to contract to hire directly with Compass in the future.

Client - Compass

Job Summary

We are seeking an Architect to lead large-scale digital transformation initiatives spanning Agentic AI, cloud migration, application modernization and SaaS enablement.

This role will define and drive end-to-end enterprise architecture, enabling organizations to transition from legacy systems to AI-driven, cloud-native, scalable platforms. The architect will act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, while also providing hands-on guidance across engineering, platform architecture, and delivery teams to ensure successful execution of transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Strategy

  • Define and govern architecture frameworks, standards, and reference architectures
  • Develop technology roadmaps aligned to business transformation objectives
  • Drive architecture governance, design reviews, and compliance adherence across programs

2. Cloud Migration & Transformation

  • Lead end-to-end cloud migration programs (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) from legacy/on-prem systems
  • Define landing zones, migration strategies (re-host, re-platform, re-factor), and hybrid architectures
  • Ensure solutions meet requirements for performance, scalability, security, and high availability

3. Application Modernization

  • Drive application modernization initiatives, including:
  • Monolith to microservices transformation
  • API-first and event-driven architectures
  • Cloud-native refactoring
  • Leverage AI-driven tools for code analysis, conversion, testing, and automation
  • Lead definition of modernization frameworks, governance models, and delivery accelerators

4. SaaS & Platform Engineering

  • Architect and enable SaaS platforms with multi-tenancy, scalability, and security
  • Design robust integration architectures (APIs, middleware, event streaming)
  • Define SaaS operating models, including monitoring, reliability, and lifecycle management

5. Engineering Leadership & Solution Delivery

  • Provide technical leadership across full-stack engineering teams:
  • Backend: Java, Python, Go, Node.js
  • Frontend: React, TypeScript
  • Drive adoption of:
  • Microservices & distributed systems
  • Event-driven architectures (Kafka, messaging frameworks)
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices

6. Governance, Security & DevOps

  • Establish architecture governance across security, compliance, and risk management
  • Define and implement:
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps frameworks
  • Monitoring, observability, and reliability engineering models

7. Stakeholder & Client Engagement

  • Act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders and clients
  • Lead architecture discussions, workshops, and executive presentations
  • Drive alignment between business, product, and engineering teams

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

  • Strong experience in multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
  • Deep expertise in:
  • Cloud migration and application modernization frameworks
  • Microservices, APIs, and distributed systems architecture
  • Agentic AI, LLMs, and AI platform architecture (RAG, orchestration)

Programming & Engineering

  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Python, Java, Go, Node.js
  • MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)
  • Strong experience with:
  • Event-driven systems (Kafka or equivalent)
  • Databases (SQL & NoSQL)
  • API design and integration

Architecture & Platform Skills

  • Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF or equivalent)
  • SaaS architecture (multi-tenancy, scalability, resilience)
  • DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code
  • Experience with integration platforms and API gateways

Experience

  • 6 12+ years of experience in architecture roles
  • Proven track record leading large-scale digital transformation and modernization programs
  • Strong experience in client-facing consulting and advisory roles

Nice to Have Skills

  • Experience with GenAI platforms (Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, OpenAI APIs)
  • Experience in industry domains such as Energy, Utilities, Finance, Retail, or Healthcare
  • Exposure to AI-driven SDLC tools and automation platforms
  • Familiarity with Agentic AI & Intelligent Platform Architecture
  • Relevant certifications:
  • AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform Architect
  • TOGAF / Cloud certifications
  • Familiarity with data engineering, analytics, and MLOps /AIOps frameworks

Impact & Value

  • Drive AI and cloud transformation strategies
  • Enable transition to AI-first, cloud-native, and SaaS-based business models
  • Accelerate time-to-market through automation, AI, and modern engineering practices
  • Improve system scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency
  • Establish future-ready, intelligent digital ecosystems for clients

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