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Application Architect

Lexington, MA · On-site

$250K - $400K/yr

They understand complex systems, legacy modernization, and enterprise-grade architecture -- and they expect the same caliber of thinking applied to their internal business platforms. The Environment ...

Senior Java Developer

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$56.75 - $72.25/hr

Senior Java Developer - Microservices & Legacy Modernization We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with a minimum of 12 years of professional, hands-on Java development experience (15-18 years ...

Minimum 11+ Years (PM/BA & Legacy Modernization), 8+ Years (Web Modernization, .NET & SQL, Government/Regulated Systems, Project Methodologies) Mode or Work: Onsite Seeking an experienced PM/Business ...

Sr. Full Stack Java Engineer

Dublin, CA · On-site

$59 - $76.25/hr

Strong Angular (modern versions; version number not important) · Strong Java + Spring Boot · Hands‑on Oracle SQL experience (non‑negotiable) · Experience with legacy modernization ...

Own and drive the overall modernization and transformation strategy, aligning legacy modernization with the customer s long term digital and cloud roadmap. * Partner closely with customer strategists ...

AI Lead Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$121K - $160K/yr

Drive incremental legacy modernization (strangler pattern) * Partner across global teams to influence a platform-first mindset * Build systems ready for AI agents, automation workflows, and future ...

This role requires deep hands-on expertise in Mainframe technologies, legacy application analysis, modernization strategies, and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will perform assessment and ...

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How much do legacy modernization jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for legacy modernization in the United States is $42.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $58.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Legacy Modernization position, and why are they important?

To excel in Legacy Modernization, you need expertise in legacy systems, modern programming languages, and software architecture, often backed by a degree in computer science or information technology. Familiarity with tools like COBOL, mainframe platforms, cloud migration frameworks, and certifications such as AWS or Azure are highly valued. Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills help professionals navigate complex transitions and coordinate with cross-functional teams. These abilities are critical to ensure efficient, low-risk modernization of outdated systems while meeting business continuity requirements.

What are the biggest challenges faced by professionals working in Legacy Modernization?

One of the main challenges in Legacy Modernization roles is dealing with outdated, undocumented systems that are critical to business operations but difficult to update or integrate with modern technologies. Professionals must balance the need to maintain business continuity while migrating, refactoring, or replacing key components, often under tight schedules and budget constraints. Additionally, effective collaboration with stakeholders from both technical and non-technical backgrounds is necessary to capture requirements and manage expectations throughout the process. These challenges make the work intellectually stimulating and highly impactful, ideal for those who enjoy solving complex problems with long-term business value.

What is a Legacy Modernization job?

A Legacy Modernization job focuses on upgrading or replacing outdated IT systems, applications, and infrastructure to improve efficiency, security, and scalability. Professionals in this role assess existing legacy systems, design modernization strategies, and implement solutions such as cloud migration, re-platforming, or code refactoring. They collaborate with stakeholders to minimize disruptions and ensure a smooth transition to modern technologies. This job requires technical expertise in legacy and modern systems, problem-solving skills, and experience with migration methodologies.

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Application Architect

Application Architect

ICONSTAFF

Lexington, MA • On-site

$250K - $400K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Senior Dynamics 365 Architect

Hybrid – Greater Boston, MA 


About the Opportunity

Join a privately held enterprise data platform company — whose technology is trusted by the world's largest enterprises across finance, healthcare, telecom, and beyond. With 30 years of engineering excellence and a recent high-profile partnership with Google Cloud to power agentic AI workflows, this company is at the forefront of the data revolution.


Now, they're making a strategic investment to bring their internal Dynamics 365 capabilities in-house — and they need a technical architect to own it.


This is not a staff-aug engagement or a consulting rotation. You'll be the D365 authority for the entire enterprise, reporting into leadership and shaping how a company that builds world-class data infrastructure runs its own business systems.

Why This Company?

This organization builds an agentic data platform that spans the full data engineering lifecycle — transformation, quality, lineage, governance, and orchestration — serving multi-cloud enterprises operating across hundreds of data sources, from modern cloud services to legacy mainframes. Their engineering bar is exceptionally high and employee tenure is long.


They understand complex systems, legacy modernization, and enterprise-grade architecture — and they expect the same caliber of thinking applied to their internal business platforms.

The Environment You'll Own

You'll architect and lead a modern Microsoft ecosystem supporting a sophisticated engineering organization:

  • Core Platform: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM/Sales, Finance, HR, Expenses)
  • Analytics: Power BI consuming Dynamics data
  • Integrations: ServiceNow (customer support), shipping systems, product delivery workflows
  • Legacy Modernization: Lotus Notes data and workflows (Keys, Expenses, HR history) — a migration opportunity, not just maintenance
  • Planned Builds: mobile time tracking, contract/SOW management

What You'll Do

  • Own the architecture — all technical decisions for D365 customizations, plugins, and integrations across the enterprise
  • Write and review production code (C#, .NET, Azure, SQL Server) as a hands-on technical leader, not just a diagram-drawer
  • Lead and mentor a growing team of application developers (building from a small core team)
  • Design upgrade-resilient patterns that protect the business from breaking changes during platform updates — this company builds systems meant to last decades, and they expect the same durability internally
  • Drive legacy modernization — migrate Lotus Notes workflows into D365, applying the same rigor this company brings to migrating enterprise clients off COBOL and legacy ETL tools
  • Collaborate with Program Managers, Systems teams, and executive stakeholders to align D365 strategy with business priorities

What You Bring

Must-Have:

  • Deep, proven experience with Dynamics 365 — customizations, plugins, integrations, and navigating major upgrades
  • Hands-on expertise in C#/.NET and the broader Microsoft stack (Azure, SQL Server)
  • Strong integration experience with enterprise tools (ServiceNow, Power BI, or similar)
  • Track record of leading or mentoring development teams

You're the Right Fit If:

  • You think in systems, not just features — you understand data lineage, governance, and why metadata matters as much as the data itself
  • You're energized by building a capability from the ground up, not inheriting someone else's playbook
  • You can communicate architecture decisions to both developers and executives
  • You've worked in environments where engineering rigor and long-term durability are non-negotiable
  • Legacy modernization excites you — you see Lotus Notes migration as a design challenge, not a chore