Application/Technical Architect

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