Accion Labs

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Accion Labs is a global technology services and product engineering company focused on driving digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. Our Microsoft Practice delivers modern cloud, data, and application solutions leveraging Azure and the broader Microsoft ecosystem. We are seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to lead the transition and modernization of a client’s legacy application ecosystem built on VBScript and Microsoft Access. Must be comfortable travelling for a week in first month to Portland, ME for Knowledge transfer. This role has two critical phases: Phase 1 – Knowledge Transfer & Legacy Ownership Partner closely with the retiring Solution Architect to: Phase 2 – Modernization Strategy & Execution Lead the architecture and technical roadmap to modernize theclient’s legacy platform in collaboration with Accion Labs’ Microsoft Practice.The architect will design and spearhead a scalable, secure, cloud-alignedsolution leveraging modern Microsoft technologies. This is a highly visible, strategic role requiring both deeplegacy experience and modern architecture vision. Key Responsibilities Knowledge Transition & Legacy Support • Lead structured KT sessions with outgoing architect • Reverse engineer and document VBScript/MS Access-based applications • Understand business workflows, data flows, integrations, and reporting mechanisms • Stabilize and support production systems • Implement incremental improvements for reliability and maintainability • Serve as primary technical owner post-transition Architecture & Modernization Leadership • Define target-state architecture for modernized platform • Evaluate re-platform vs. re-architect vs. rebuild strategies • Develop phased modernization roadmap • Collaborate with Microsoft Practice SMEs (Azure, .NET, Power Platform, Data) • Present architectural strategy to client stakeholders • Drive POCs and pilot implementations • Lead migration to scalable, secure, cloud-native or hybrid solutions Governance & Best Practices • Ensure adherence to architecture standards and SDLC processes • Establish documentation standards and architecture artifacts • Define data governance, security, and compliance considerations • Mentor engineers during modernization effort Required Technical Skills Legacy Expertise • Strong experience with: • VBScript • Microsoft Access (forms, reports, macros, VBA, backend architecture) • Experience supporting legacy Windows-based business applications • Experience reverse-engineering undocumented systems • Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills Microsoft Modern Stack Experience • .NET / C# (preferred modernization path) • ASP.NET / .NET Core • Azure services (App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, Functions, etc.) • SQL Server • REST API design and integration • Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) is a plus • Experience migrating Access-based systems to modern architectures Architecture & Strategy • Experience as a Solution Architect or Lead Architect • Strong system design and documentation capabilities • Cloud architecture experience (Azure preferred) • Ability to evaluate build vs. buy decisions • Experience leading modernization initiatives Required Experience • 10+ years in application development and architecture • 5+ years in solution architecture roles • Proven experience transitioning ownership of legacy systems • Experience leading modernization or digital transformation projects • Strong stakeholder communication and executive presentation skills Soft Skills & Leadership Qualities • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to navigate undocumented or poorly documented systems • Excellent communication and documentation skills • Client-facing maturity and executive presence • Ability to bridge legacy technology with modern engineering teams • Structured thinker with roadmap-building capability Preferred Qualifications • Azure certifications (AZ-305, AZ-204, etc.) • Experience modernizing Access-based enterprise applications • Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code • Exposure to enterprise security and compliance frameworks • Experience working within consulting / services organizations