Application Architect - Automation & Microservices (...

CTG is seeking to fill an Application Architect u2013 Automation & Microservices (Telecom Domain) position for our client. Location: Dallas, TX Duration: 12 months Duties: + Serve as the Application Architect for automation and microservices initiatives within the telecommunications domain, providing end-to-end solution architecture and technical leadership. + Gather and analyze high-level business, functional, and non-functional requirements; translate them into system-level requirements and detailed architectural designs for development teams. + Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot and related frameworks. + Architect and integrate automation solutions to streamline business processes across sales, contract automation, ordering, billing, and service delivery platforms. + Evaluate, select, and optimize technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet performance, scalability, security, and compliance requirements. + Oversee deployment of applications into production environments (Kubernetes, application servers), ensuring reliability, monitoring, and operational excellence. + Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, customer teams, and cross-functional IT teams to ensure solutions align with business objectives. + Provide guidance and best practices related to automation platforms, workflows, APIs, and AI/GenAI enablement. Skills: + Strong telecommunications domain knowledge, including Universal Platform capabilities across Sales, Contract Automation, Ordering, and Billing. + Expertise in application automation architecture, including workflows, APIs, and integration patterns. + Expert-level understanding of automation tools and technologies such as UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, AI/GenAI, and workflow orchestration. + Experience with APIs for Watsonx and/or other hyperscalers. + Familiarity with IDCP (IBM Delivery Central Platform) and IBM Consulting Advantage platforms (MethodX, assets, assistants). + Solid understanding of security, compliance, performance optimization, and scalability considerations in enterprise applications. Experience: + 3+ years of experience as a Java Developer using Core Java, Spring Boot, Web Services (SOAP and REST), XML, Eclipse, and Hibernate. + 3+ years of hands-on experience developing microservices using Spring Boot, Maven, Spring Data JPA, MySQL, Camunda workflow services, and REST API development. + Experience deploying and supporting applications in production environments such as Kubernetes (K8s), Tomcat, and WildFly, including monitoring and troubleshooting. + Database experience with MS SQL Server and MySQL. + _Nice to have:_ + Experience with GitHub version control and GitHub Actions for CI/CD and code deployment. + Experience working directly with customer teams to gather requirements for enhancements and major upgrades. + Experience using Generative AI to accelerate development, testing, and automation of repetitive tasks. Education: + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Laura Dominguez at . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

Created: 2026-02-06