About the role

Application Architect

Design and lead modernization efforts for enterprise applications, combining cloud-native patterns with full-stack expertise.

Responsibilities

Lead large-scale modernization programs across full-stack enterprise applications.
Architect cloud-native systems using PaaS and serverless approaches.
Apply advanced design patterns including microservices, EDA, and API-first architectures.
Guide infrastructure and deployment practices using containers and Kubernetes.
Drive simplification by reducing/deleting legacy modules and consolidating systems.
Ensure systems are operationally friendly through observability and troubleshootability.
Bring knowledge of legacy systems to support refactoring strategies (e.g., ESB and older RDBMS).

Requirements

Proven experience in Software/Enterprise Architecture and leading modernization at scale.
Full-stack depth in one or more: Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or Go, plus modern frontend frameworks (React/Vue).
Hands-on cloud expertise with AWS, Azure, or GCP (PaaS/serverless).
Strong patterns knowledge: Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), Domain-Driven Design (DDD), API-First.
Infrastructure skills: Terraform or Pulumi, Docker, Kubernetes.
Familiarity with legacy technologies/patterns: COBOL, SOAP, Oracle/DB2, and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) patterns.

Nice-to-haves

“Architect-engineer” mindset: build for long-term scale (e.g., 100x traffic spikes) and focus on operational empathy.

Location

Berkeley Heights, NJ / Alpharetta, GA — 5 days onsite per week.

About Galent

Galent is a technology company focused on building and modernizing enterprise software systems. The role emphasizes cloud-native modernization, legacy refactoring, and advanced full-stack architecture across large-scale platforms.

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