Mainframe Modernization Expert

As a Mainframe Modernization Expert, you will be responsible for driving the transformation of our legacy mainframe systems into modern, cloud-native architectures that are scalable and secure. In this role you will use your expertise in mainframe technologies and modernization approaches to design practical solutions aligned with business and technology goals. You will work closely with stakeholders, development teams and cloud architects to drive modernization initiatives, improve system efficiency and support cloud adoption strategies. The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on mainframe experience and the ability to drive complex modernization and transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess legacy mainframe applications and define modernization strategies and migration roadmaps.
• Lead modernization initiatives involving COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, VSAM, MQ, CFT, and Scheduler platforms.
• Execute rehost, re-platform, and automated COBOL-to-Java conversion programs.
• Support AWS cloud migration and target-state architecture design.
• Design integration solutions using APIs, MQ, Kafka, and Microservices.
• Work with modernization and code conversion tools to accelerate transformation.
• Lead migration, testing, cutover, and stabilization activities.
• Collaborate with business, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Drive DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud engineering best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and stakeholder management throughout the modernization lifecycle.

Key Skills

• Mainframe Technologies: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, VSAM
• Middleware & Transfer: MQ, CFT, Scheduler
• Mainframe Modernization Assessment and Strategy
• Legacy Application Transformation
• Rehost, Replatform, and Automated COBOL-to-Java Conversion
• AWS Cloud Migration and Modernization (Basic to Intermediate)
• Modernization and Code Conversion Tools
• Java, Spring Boot, Microservices (Good to Have)
• APIs, MQ, Kafka, and Integration Architecture
• Solution Architecture and Target-State Design
• DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Containers and Kubernetes (Good to Have)
• Application Performance Optimization and Testing
• Migration Delivery and Transformation Leadership
• Stakeholder Management and Client Advisory

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Mainframe technologies and modernization programs.
• Experience in end-to-end modernization engagements preferred.
• AWS or other cloud platform exposure preferred.