Overview
Job Description: Application/Techinical Architect
Profile We Are Looking For
* Architect mindset with hands-on development attitude
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term architectural vision
* Comfortable working with legacy systems while driving modernization/Transformation including GenAI
* Strong communication skills to align technical and non-technical stakeholders
Role Summary
We are looking for an Technical Application Architect with strong hands-on expertise to lead the evolution of a legacy application landscape, combining architecture redesign, code modernization, database refactoring, and performance enhancement. This role demands a solid grasp of PHP-based architecture and the capability to design future-ready solutions while actively contributing to development, migration initiatives, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and define the target application architecture for a legacy PHP-based system
* Lead code modernization efforts, including refactoring legacy PHP code and introducing modern PHP frameworks where applicable
* Analyze, refactor, and optimize database stored procedures, reducing tight coupling between application and database layers
* Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs
* Drive application and database performance optimization, including query tuning and application profiling
* Lead and enforce coding standards, code reviews, and architectural best practices
* Actively contribute hands-on development in PHP and secondary technology stacks
* Lead migration initiatives (platform, framework, or infrastructure modernization) with minimal business disruption
* Implement and improve DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployments, and monitoring
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into clean, maintainable technical solutions
* Ensure system stability, security, and operational excellence across environments
* Ensure GenAI exposure
Required Technical Skills
* Strong hands-on experience with PHP and PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, Zend, or legacy frameworks)
* Deep expertise in legacy code refactoring and modernization
* Strong experience with database design, stored procedures, SQL performance tuning, and refactoring
* Strong coding experience in at least one secondary language: Node.js / Java / .NET
* Hands-on experience with Apache and IIS, including configuration and performance tuning
* Strong understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control, automated builds, deployment strategies)
* Experience with application and database performance optimization
DevOps & Operational Expertise
* Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools
* Knowledge of environment management, logging, monitoring, and alerting
* Understanding of release management, rollback strategies, and production support best practices
* Exposure to infrastructure automation and configuration management
Nice to Have
* Experience modernizing monolithic applications into modular or service-oriented architectures
* Exposure to cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Knowledge of security best practices for web applications
* Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments
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