Solution Architect - Java Modernization

Job Description

Grey Parrot Systems (GPARROT) is hiring an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in Java/Spring Boot, application modernization, legacy system migration, and identity management solutions to support a critical client engagement in Omaha, NE.

About Grey Parrot Systems

Grey Parrot Systems (GPARROT) is a women-owned, BEP-certified IT services firm headquartered in Naperville, IL. We partner with mid-market enterprises to deliver AI-first, governance-driven digital transformation. Our team of seasoned CIO/CTO practitioners works side-by-side with clients across retail, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare — and we're growing.

About the Role

This is a principal-level solution architecture role for a Java modernization expert who has led complex legacy system migrations, architected modern Spring Boot-based application platforms, and designed enterprise-grade identity management solutions. You will serve as the technical authority on a high-priority client engagement — translating complex business and technical requirements into scalable, secure, production-grade architectures. This role is needed immediately — we are sourcing qualified candidates now.

Must-Have Skills

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• 8+ years of solution architecture or senior engineering experience
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• Expert-level Java / Spring Boot — microservices architecture, REST APIs, and enterprise application development
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• Proven experience leading application modernization initiatives — migrating legacy systems to modern, cloud-native Java platforms
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• Strong legacy system migration expertise — assessment, re-platforming, re-architecture, and cutover planning
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• Hands-on experience designing and implementing identity management solutions — SSO, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, LDAP, Active Directory, or IAM platforms (Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or similar)
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• Strong cloud platform experience — Azure, AWS, or GCP — for modernized application deployment
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• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices — GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar
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• Strong system design skills — scalability, reliability, security, and performance
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• Excellent written and oral communication skills — able to present architecture decisions to technical and business stakeholders
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• Ability to work on-site all 5 days in Omaha, NE
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What You'll Do

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• Own and lead end-to-end solution architecture for Java modernization and identity management initiatives across client engagements
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• Assess existing legacy Java applications and systems — defining modernization roadmaps, re-platforming strategies, and migration sequencing plans
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• Architect and oversee the development of modern Java / Spring Boot microservices platforms — designing for scalability, security, and cloud-native deployment
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• Design and implement enterprise identity management solutions — SSO, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, MFA, and IAM platform integrations
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• Lead technical design sessions, architecture reviews, and proof-of-concept development for modernization initiatives
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• Define and enforce architecture standards, coding best practices, and security governance across client engagements
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• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to align solutions with business and technical objectives
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• Build and maintain detailed architecture documentation — solution designs, technical specifications, migration runbooks, and decision records
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• Identify and mitigate technical risks across modernization and identity management workstreams
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• Mentor and guide senior engineers on Java modernization patterns, identity management best practices, and cloud-native architecture principles
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Tech Stack

Java · Spring Boot · Microservices · REST APIs · OAuth 2.0 · OIDC · LDAP · Active Directory · Okta / Ping Identity / ForgeRock · Azure / AWS / GCP · Docker · Kubernetes · CI/CD Pipelines · GitHub Actions · Azure DevOps · SQL / NoSQL Databases · API Gateway · Microsoft 365

Nice to Have

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• Experience with Zero Trust security architecture and identity-first design patterns
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• Familiarity with SAML, PKI, and certificate management
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• Experience with legacy-to-cloud migration at enterprise scale
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• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks — NIST, SOC 2, or HIPAA — as they apply to identity and access management
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• Azure, AWS, or GCP solution architect certification
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• Experience with domain-driven design (DDD) and event-driven architecture
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• Background in energy, utilities, financial services, or regulated enterprise environments
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• Familiarity with AI-assisted modernization tools and intelligent code migration platforms
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Details

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• Location: Omaha, NE — On-Site
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• Experience: 8+ years
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• Type: Full-Time
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• Start: Immediate
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Grey Parrot Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a women-owned, BEP and WBENC-certified firm, diversity and inclusion are core to who we are. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences — including those from underrepresented groups in technology. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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