Solution Architect – Financial Pricing Application Migration (JD Edwards to Azure)

Location: McLean, VA, USA

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Requisition Number: RR-0004880

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Location: East Coast or Dallas Area

Must have direct experience with migration of JD Edwards to Azure.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Solution Architect to lead the modernization and migration of a financial pricing application from JD Edwards to Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in cloud architecture, microservices, and containerization to define and implement a scalable, cloud-native solution. The architect will determine the appropriate database technology (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Databricks), evaluate the role of Kubernetes in orchestrating workloads, and design a microservices-based architecture to improve scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect the migration strategy for transitioning the financial pricing application from JD Edwards to Azure, focusing on cloud-native and microservices-driven design.
Design and implement a microservices architecture, breaking down monolithic components into independent, containerized services for scalability and agility.
Evaluate and select the appropriate database technology (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Databricks) based on data structure, performance needs, and cloud integration.
Define the role of Kubernetes (AKS) in orchestrating and managing containerized microservices, ensuring high availability, auto-scaling, and workload optimization.
Assess and mitigate architectural impacts, including latency, data consistency, security, and operational costs, based on chosen design patterns.
Develop API strategies to enable efficient communication between microservices, external systems, and enterprise applications.
Ensure robust CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and monitoring of containerized applications using DevOps best practices.
Optimize performance and cost-efficiency by leveraging serverless computing, containerized workloads, and managed database services.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, development teams, and infrastructure teams to align architecture with business and operational goals.
Develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and conduct benchmarking to validate architectural decisions before full-scale implementation.
Ensure security and compliance by integrating best practices in identity management, encryption, and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in solution architecture, cloud migration, and application modernization.
Expertise in Azure cloud services, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Databricks, and Azure API Management.
Deep understanding of microservices architecture, including containerization strategies with Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong knowledge of relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases, with experience in selecting the right data store for financial applications.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for workload orchestration, service discovery, and fault tolerance.
Experience in API Gateway implementation, event-driven architecture, and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, Azure Service Bus).
Familiarity with JD Edwards ERP and integration patterns for cloud migration.
Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL pipelines, and real-time data streaming.
Experience with CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in financial pricing models, high-volume transaction processing, and performance optimization.
Certifications in Azure Solutions Architecture, Kubernetes, or DevOps.
Knowledge of serverless computing and hybrid cloud strategies.

Remote: 1

City: McLean

State: Virginia

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Randstad Digital Advisory is a trusted digital enablement and consulting partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing tailored strategies, solutions, and partnerships to realize the most value from business objectives. We deliver for our clients to enable their businesses to thrive in today’s changing environment. It takes people, though, to support our clients and we pride ourselves on a workplace that thrives on collaboration and support. Our people are not only experts in their field but also kind, smart, fun and passionate about what they do. Teamwork isn't just encouraged - it's the way we operate. Join our team!

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