Application Solution Architect

Position: Application Solution Architect Hiring: Contract based Location: Hanoi, Vietnam Working model: Remote - prefer base in Hanoi ​JD & Deliverables: below Man-day estimation: ​2​0 Payment requirement: when all Deliverables are delivered and met expectations Tentative start month: July 2024 Scope Our Client is a leading financial institution dedicated to providing innovative banking solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Application Solution Architect to join our team. This role focuses on assessing existing on-premise applications and developing strategic plans for migrating to AWS Cloud. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in application architecture, cloud migration strategies, and a deep understanding of AWS services. The following sections provide a detailed breakdown of the scope of work and additional tasks and considerations essential for the project's successful execution. Key Responsibilities: Lead, implement and maintain the Design of Application Architecture for migrating on-premises workloads to AWS. • On-Premises Assessment • Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing on-premise applications, including architecture, infrastructure, and dependencies. • Analyze current application performance, scalability, security, and compliance requirements. • Identify potential challenges and risks associated with migrating applications to AWS Cloud. • Strategy Development • Work with other Delivery Members to develop a strategic plan, timeline & roadmap for migrating on-premise applications to AWS Cloud. • Work with Cloud Engineer/DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, automation, and monitoring solutions. • Collaborate with stakeholders to align migration strategy with business objectives and technical requirements. • Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS Cloud architectures for migrated applications. • Select appropriate AWS services and tools to meet application requirements. • Ensure that application designs adhere to AWS best practices and security standards. • Transition to Client • Handover all necessary documentation and knowledge to the customer team • Assist with the transition process and provide ongoing support if required • Provide training and support to internal teams on cloud security best practices. Required Skills and Qualifications: Technical Skills • AWS Developer or SysOps Associate Certification • Deep understanding of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudFormation. • Proficiency in on-premise technologies and architecture patterns. • Experience with migration tools and methodologies, such as AWS Migration Hub, AWS MGN, AWS DMS, and AWS SCT. • Strong knowledge of networking, security, and compliance requirements for cloud environments such as PCI DSS, etc. • Proficiency on one of the programming language: Java, .NET, Javascript, Python Soft Skills • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Project Deliverables • Migration : Successfully migrates the on-premises database to AWS. • Current State Assessment Report : A detailed report on the current state of on-premise applications, including architecture, infrastructure, and dependencies. • Data mapping and transformation: Definition of data schema, transformations, and data mapping from on-premises to AWS. • Migration Strategy Document: A strategic roadmap for migrating on-premise applications to AWS Cloud, including timelines, resource requirements, and cost estimates. • Migration Plan: Detailed migration plans for each application, including AWS service selection, architecture design, and implementation steps. • Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan: Identification of potential challenges and risks, along with mitigation strategies. • Migration Runbooks: Comprehensive runbooks for migration processes, including • Inventory list • pre-migration, migration, and post-migration steps. • Environment setup: Creation and configuration of the AWS environment, including database cluster, backup solution • Training and Knowledge Transfer Materials: Documentation to support training and knowledge transfer to internal teams and client personnel. Originally posted on Himalayas