Principal Application Modernization Engineer

Liatrio

Remote, United States
Fully remote
Enterprise legacy application modernization
Cloud-native distributed systems architecture
Ai and llm integration for agentic workflows
Liatrio is seeking a Principal Application Modernization Engineer to lead the architectural direction and technical outcomes of complex projects, focusing on modernizing legacy systems and integrating AI capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise environments, strong technical leadership skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in engineering processes

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining technical scope and owning the architectural direction of complex enterprise modernization workstreams.
  • Candidates must integrate AI and LLM capabilities into client applications, designing architectures for agentic workflows and RAG pipelines.
  • This position requires a senior leader who can mentor engineers, ensure code quality, and serve as the primary technical contact for clients.

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Liatrio is seeking a Principal Application Modernization Engineer to lead the architectural direction and technical outcomes of complex projects, focusing on modernizing legacy systems and integrating AI capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise environments, strong technical leadership skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in engineering processes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise legacy application modernization
  • Cloud-native distributed systems architecture
  • AI and LLM integration for agentic workflows
  • Full stack engineering fluency
  • Technical leadership and team mentorship

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Strangler Fig pattern
  • Proven track record in multi-cloud environments
  • Strong communication skills for client engagement
  • Ability to drive business development conversations
  • Familiarity with AI tools like Claude and Cursor

Key Requirements

  • Track record of owning architectural direction in enterprise environments
  • Experience modernizing large legacy applications under real constraints
  • Fluency across full delivery stack including frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure

Work Rights

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