IBM WebSphere Architect

Position: IBM WebSphere Architect Location: Dallas, Texas Duration: Contract Job ID: 171294 Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced IBM WebSphere Architect to guide and lead the modernization process of a major middleware system. The ideal candidate will provide strategic architectural guidance, define approaches, and lead the direction of the migration effort. This role requires deep expertise in IBM products, particularly WebSphere, and the ability to manage and advise on complex modernization projects. Responsibilities: Provide architectural guidance and thought leadership for middleware system modernization. Define the approach and lead the direction for migrating from older WebSphere versions to Liberty. Manage and oversee the middleware system upgrade effort. Address functional losses caused by migration to Liberty, a microservice and container-oriented platform, by reimplementing missing features. Advise strategically on IBM WebSphere and its components, ensuring successful migration and modernization. Qualifications: Extensive experience with IBM WebSphere and its components. Proven ability to guide and lead modernization processes. Strong leadership skills with the capability to provide strategic advice. Experience with migrating middleware systems to container-friendly platforms like Liberty. Ability to manage complex projects and provide innovative solutions to challenges. About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to: Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity. Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process. Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup. Pay Range: $70 - $75 The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work. If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 214-740-2424. To report any concerns, please email us at legal@pinnacle1.com