At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the modernization of legacy applications using AI technologies and innovative strategies.
- Company: Join a leading consulting firm working with top-tier clients in Canada and beyond.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous vacation, RRSP matching, and various perks.
- Other info: Hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public sector projects while advancing your career in tech.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in architecture or application modernization with strong AI knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 120 - 120 $ per hour.
Tech Talent International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US and Europe. We currently have a role as an AI Application Modernization Architect/Lead with our large consulting client, working for a public sector crown corporation in the Montreal area.
Role: AI Application Modernization Architect/Lead
Type: Permanent or Long Term Contract
Location: Hybrid - Montreal, QC - (2/3 days per week onsite)
Salary: Base salary ranges from $140,000 - $160,000 (depending on experience) + 9% bonus + 4-5 weeks paid vacation + 6% RRSP matching + benefits + sick/personal day + cell phone allowance + discounts for public transit and many other perks
Contract Pay Rate: $100 - $120/hr (freelance/incorporated)
Language Requirements: English & French
Key Info: Candidates must be based out of Quebec
Project Overview: This will be a long term project starting in Q4 2026/Q1 2027, working for a Quebec public sector/crown corporation on application modernization and artificial intelligence integrated into the squads responsible for legacy systems. The work may include the automated analysis of existing code bases and documentation, the mapping of dependencies, the identification of implicit business behaviors, the generation or transformation of components, the production of non-regression tests and assistance with technological or platform migrations. The consultants work together with the functional and technical experts to maintain business knowledge and reduce the risk of regression during the transformation. The objective is to reduce the manual effort associated with reverse engineering, to speed up migrations and to create methods that can be reused by the squads for subsequent waves of modernization.
Job Description: Design and drive the modernization of legacy applications (Java, .NET, COBOL, RPG, PL/SQL, PowerBuilder, etc.) using generative AI technologies to accelerate analysis, transformation, documentation, testing, and migration to modern architectures.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate existing applications and define the modernization strategy.
- Design target cloud and microservices architectures.
- Use AI platforms for code analysis, documentation generation, conversion, and development acceleration.
- Supervise the modernization teams and ensure the quality of the deliverables.
- Implement DevSecOps and CI/CD practices.
- Support customer teams in the adoption of new environments.
Sought-after technology stack:
- GitHub Copilot Enterprise
- GitHub Copilot Workspace
- Azure OpenAI
- OpenAI GPT-5 / o-series
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure Functions
- Azure API Management
- Azure DevOps
- GitHub Actions
- Docker / Kubernetes
- Java, .NET, Python
- React / Angular
- PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Cosmos DB
- Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
Desired experience: 10+ years in architecture or application modernization. Demonstrated experience in migrating or transforming critical systems. In-depth knowledge of Cloud Native practices and AI applied to software development.
AI Application Modernization Architect/Lead in Montréal employer: Tech Talent International
Software International (SI) is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to grow their careers in the tech industry. With a focus on employee development and a supportive environment, SI offers unique opportunities for skill enhancement while working on impactful projects in the heart of downtown Toronto. The hybrid work model allows for flexibility, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while engaging with diverse teams to deliver meaningful solutions.
