Cloud Application Modernisation Architect (f/m/d)

What do we do?Introducing Thinkproject PlatformPioneering a new era and offering a cohesive alternative to the fragmented landscape of construction software, Thinkproject seamlessly integrates the most extensive portfolio of mature solutions with an innovative platform, providing unparalleled features, integrations, user experiences, and synergies.By combining information management expertise and in-depth knowledge of the building, infrastructure, and energy industries, Thinkproject empowers customers to efficiently deliver, operate, regenerate, and dispose of their built assets across their entire lifecycle through a Connected Data Ecosystem.What your day will look likeAbout the RoleWe are looking for two Cloud Application Modernisation & Agentic Architects (f/m/d) to own the end-to-end refactoring of Thinkproject's application portfolio — 10 applications, 3 of which are major, mission-critical products. You will work as a pair, splitting application ownership between you, and you are expected to move fast: full refactoring across the portfolio within 6–8 months.This is not a design-and-delegate role. You will roll up your sleeves, conduct the refactoring hands-on, and manage the project simultaneously. You are both the engineer and the project manager. You will consume the Service Catalog built by the Cloud Infrastructure & Agentic Architect and the networking foundation laid by the GCP & Network Agentic Architect — and turn them into modernised, cloud-native applications that are more reliable, more scalable, fully observable, and cheaper to run.Time allocation (approximate):~50% hands-on application refactoring & migration | ~25% project management, planning & stakeholder coordination | ~15% collaboration with DevOps, SecOps, Compliance & SRE | ~10% observability, testing & validationKey ResponsibilitiesApplication Refactoring & ModernisationOwn the end-to-end refactoring of your assigned applications — from assessment and design through implementation and validationApply 12-factor app principles, event-driven architecture patterns, and cloud-native design to legacy codebasesMigrate workloads from on-prem and legacy infrastructure to GCP-native services: Cloud Run, GKE, serverless functions, managed databases, Pub/SubDesign for scalability and on-demand resource consumption — cost efficiency is a success metric, not an afterthoughtUse LLM-assisted tooling (Claude Code, OpenCode, or equivalent) to accelerate refactoring, code modernisation, and IaC generationProject Management & DeliveryOwn the migration plan for your applications: timeline, milestones, dependencies, risks, and rollback strategyTrack and report progress with precision - this is a time-boxed programme (6–8 months); delays must be surfaced earlySplit application ownership with your paired architect: clear DRI per application, shared standardsResilience & RollbackDefine and test rollback plans for every application before migration begins - you have crisis experience and you use itHandle incidents during migration with calm, methodical rollback and root cause analysisEnsure every migrated application meets reliability and observability standards before handoverCollaborationWork closely with DevOps to integrate migrated applications into CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflowsCollaborate with SecOps and Compliance to ensure every migrated application meets security controls and certification requirementsEngage SRE teams to validate observability, SLO definitions, and alerting coverage post-migrationConsume and provide feedback on the Service Catalog — you are one of its primary consumersWhat you need to fulfill the roleRequired Skills & QualificationsYou have migrated complex, production applications from on-prem to cloud at scale, under time pressure, and lived to tell the story. Specifically:Proven on-prem to cloud migration experience — at scale, under tight time constraints; you have delivered migrations, not just designed themStrong proficiency across both Azure and Google Cloud Platform — networking, infrastructure, and PaaS layersDeep hands-on experience with Docker, VMs, GKE and AKS node management, and serverless design patterns (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Azure Functions)Strong 12-factor app knowledge — you apply it in code, not just reference it in presentationsStrong event-driven architecture experience — Pub/Sub, event streaming, async decoupling patternsCrisis and rollback experience — you have handled production incidents during migrations, executed rollbacks cleanly, and conducted honest post-mortemsProven focus on scalability and on-demand resource design — your migrations reduce cost, not just shift itProven hands-on agentic experience: must have used Claude Code, OpenCode, or equivalent LLM-based coding agents in real engineering workflowsComfortable operating in ambiguity — 10 applications, varying legacy states, evolving requirements; you create clarityNice-to-Have (Bonus Skills)Strong cloud networking experience (VPCs, firewall rules, private connectivity)FinOps awareness — cost attribution and rightsizing post-migrationExperience with SecNumCloud or C5 compliance in a migration contextPrior experience as both engineer and delivery lead on the same programmeSoft SkillsExtreme ownership — you own the outcome for your applications, not just the tasksStrong project management discipline: you track details, surface blockers early, and never let a deadline slip silentlyCollaborative by default — you pair well with your counterpart architect and with DevOps, SecOps, SRE, and ComplianceCrisis-calm: you have been in production incidents during migrations and know how to lead through themIntense technical curiosity — you follow the market, test new tools, and bring relevant innovations into the refactoring programmeFact-driven communicator: you report progress with data, not narrativeWhat success looks likeMonth 2: Application portfolio assessed; ownership split agreed with paired architect; migration plan per application documented with milestones, dependencies, and rollback strategyMonth 4: First 4 applications refactored and in production (2 major + 2 add-on) — observable, scalable, cost-attributedMonth 6: 7–8 applications fully migrated; third major application on confirmed migration path or complete; observability standard adopted across migrated appsMonth 8: All 10 applications refactored and live on GCP; full observability in place; reliability and scalability improvements measured and reported; FinOps baseline established per applicationSuccess is defined as: more reliability, more scalability, full observability, lower cost — across all 10 applications.You're probably NOT a fit ifYou have designed cloud migrations but have not personally executed them in productionYou need a stable architecture foundation before you start — legacy migration means working with what existsYou are a specialist in one cloud (Azure or GCP) but not bothYou treat project management as someone else's jobYou have not handled a production rollback under pressureWhat we offerMulticultural team across 7 countries (Germany, France, UK, UAE, Spain, New Zealand, Australia)Hybrid-first workingContinuous learning & certification budget Open, inclusive, and high-ownership cultureLearning programmes | Career growth | Leadership accessAt Thinkproject, we run feedback cycles that are honest and frequent. We believe the best engineering cultures are built on trust, transparency, and shared ownership — not hierarchy. Our Pune team is a core part of a global organisation, collaborating across time zones with colleagues in Germany, France, the UK, UAE, Spain, New Zealand, and Australia. Hybrid working | Work from abroad | Flexible working hours | Thinkproject Academy | Free English lessons | Unlimited learning | Headspace community access | Women's Network | Corporate volunteering | Social eventsWe are a passionate bunch here. To join Thinkproject is to shape what our company becomes. We take feedback from our staff very seriously and give them the tools they need to help us create our fantastic culture of mutual respect. We believe that investing in our staff is crucial to the success of our business.Your contact:Mehal MehtaHow to applySubmit your application at careers.thinkproject.com, including:Salary expectationsPotential start dateA short write-up (max 300 words) on the most complex on-prem to cloud migration you have delivered - what went wrong, how you handled it, and what the outcome was, this is the most important part of your applicationWorking at thinkproject.com - think career. think ahead.#LI-MM1#LI-HybridMehal MehtaHow to applySubmit your application at careers.thinkproject.com, including:Salary expectationsPotential start dateA short write-up (max 300 words) on the most complex on-prem to cloud migration you have delivered - what went wrong, how you handled it, and what the outcome was, this is the most important part of your applicationWorking at thinkproject.com - think career. think ahead.#LI-MM1#LI-Hybrid