Application Modernization Architect

About the role

We are seeking an Application Modernization Architect to join Accenture Technology’s Software & Platform Engineering team in Brussels. In this role you will help clients transform their legacy applications into cloud‑native, scalable solutions that accelerate delivery and reduce costs.

Key responsibilities

• Define and tailor application modernization strategies that balance progressive, business‑driven approaches with large‑scale, technology‑driven initiatives.
• Design target architectures and migration roadmaps for application portfolios, leveraging cloud‑native services, containerization and modern DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to translate business requirements into concrete modernization solutions.
• Support delivery teams during implementation, ensuring architectural compliance, scalability and security.
• Guide technology selection and integration of cloud platforms, APIs and automation tools.
• Work with Accenture Cloud, Data and AI teams to deliver end‑to‑end modernization solutions.
• Provide advisory and thought‑leadership, showcasing Accenture’s assets and best practices.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute reusable accelerators to grow the S&PE capability.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in application architecture, modernization or cloud transformation.
• Strong knowledge of cloud‑native architectures, micro‑services, APIs and container technologies.

Required skills

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Cloud‑native architecture design
• Micro‑services development
• API design and integration