Stellantis

Application Modernization Lead

Stellantis$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years in large-scale cloud or application modernization programs
  • Strong expertise in cloud architectures (AWS and/or Azure)
  • Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and developer toolchains
  • Hands-on experience or strong interest in AI-driven software modernization
  • Solid architectural judgment and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the AI-powered modernization factory model
  • Design and standardize modernization and migration patterns
  • Build AI-first pipelines using GitHub Copilot and agentic AI
  • Establish scalable and reusable frameworks for enterprise modernization
  • Lead legacy code assessment and complexity analysis
  • Drive automated refactoring and migration to cloud-native architectures
  • Collaborate across IT domains driving AI adoption and modernization strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career development in a cutting-edge technology environment
  • Access to collaborative and innovative work culture
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and projects
  • Exposure to advanced AI and modernization tools
  • Contributions to significant enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
Full Job Description
As part of Stellantis' digital transformation, we are accelerating enterprise-wide modernization initiatives to reduce datacenter footprint, modernize legacy applications, and migrate critical workloads to cloud-native platforms.

To scale these efforts, we are establishing an AI-powered Application Modernization Factory, leveraging agentic AI and GitHub Copilot to industrialize modernization across domains.

We are seeking a technical lead to design, build, and scale this capability, enabling faster, more predictable, and repeatable transformation at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

Modernization Factory Design & Build

  • Define and implement the AI-powered modernization factory model
  • Design and standardize modernization and migration patterns
  • Build AI-first pipelines leveraging GitHub Copilot, agentic AI, and complementary tooling
  • Establish scalable, reusable frameworks for enterprise modernization

AI-Driven Transformation Enablement

Define and implement AI capabilities across the software lifecycle, including:
  • Legacy code assessment and complexity analysis
  • Functional decomposition and domain modeling
  • Automated refactoring and migration to cloud-native architectures
  • Security, IAM, and compliance validation
  • Test generation, regression testing, and UAT acceleration

Program Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Act as a technical lead and thought leader, driving adoption across IT domains
  • Collaborate with security, cloud, DevOps, and platform teams
  • Define and promote new ways of working for AI-driven transformation
  • Influence architectural decisions and modernization strategies across the organization

Modernization Initiatives

Lead and support transformation across key domains:
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM) modernization and legacy system retirement
  • Migration of legacy applications to cloud-native architectures
  • Mainframe transformation and cloud offloading strategies


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in large-scale cloud or application modernization programs
  • Strong expertise in cloud architectures (AWS and/or Azure)
  • Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and developer toolchains (e.g., GitHub, automation pipelines, quality tooling)
  • Hands-on experience or strong interest in AI-driven software modernization, including tools such as GitHub Copilot, Copilot Agents, Claude, or Codex
  • Solid architectural judgment and problem-solving capabilities

Professional Skills:

  • Ability to operate effectively in complex enterprise environments
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and influence skills
  • Experience driving cross-functional transformation initiatives

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
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400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
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