Senior IT System Architect – Rail & Logistics

Job Category: Architect

Job Type: Onsite

Job Location: District of Columbia Washington

Compensation: Depends on Experience

W2: W2-Contract Only;
Kindly note that applications on a C2C basis will not be considered for this role.

As the Senior IT Application System Architect for Rail & Logistics
, you will be the principal technical leader responsible for designing and governing the transformation of mission-critical Rail Transportation application systems. This role demands extensive experience (15+ years) and deep architectural expertise to guide large-scale modernization efforts, particularly the shift from legacy platforms like IBM Mainframe and TPF to state-of-the-art event-driven microservices architectures built on technologies like Java and Spring. You will leverage architectural frameworks (like TOGAF) and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to ensure all application solutions are scalable, secure, and strategically aligned to solve complex, multi-domain business challenges within the logistics sector.

• Application & System Modernization:
  Lead the architectural design and implementation of large-scale system modernization, specifically replacing legacy Rail Transportation systems (Mainframe/TPF) with modern Java and Spring-based microservices in an event-driven architecture.
• Architectural Governance:
  Define, document, and enforce architectural principles and standards for application design, software development, and integration across various business domains.
• Framework Application:
  Apply expert knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and Bodies of Knowledge, including TOGAF, Business Architecture Guild (Biz Bok), and DAMA (DMBok), to drive structure and coherence in the technology portfolio.
• Agile & Delivery:
  Provide architectural leadership and guidance within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment to ensure technical designs enable agility, continuous integration, and rapid delivery.
• Technical Design Authority:
  Act as the subject matter expert for architectural modeling, event-driven architecture patterns, and enterprise information management (EIM) to ensure robust, scalable, and secure system solutions.
• Cross-Domain Problem Solving:
  Successfully design and deliver application solutions that resolve complex business problems that span multiple operational and technical domains within the enterprise.

• Bachelor’s degree, specialized training, or equivalent work experience.
• Requires a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in multiple IT areas, with ten (10) years or more in technology architecture roles.
• Required Domain
  
  Experience:
  
  Extensive, demonstrated experience defining and implementing solutions for rail transportation companies is mandatory.
• Five (5) years or more practicing knowledge and experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Demonstrated knowledge of EA Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Biz Bok, DMBok).
• Broad experience across diverse IT technologies, including transitioning from legacy systems (IBM Mainframe, TPF) to modern stacks (Java, Spring, microservices).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical business leaders.