Solution/Modernization Architect (Mainframes)
Core
Design and lead complex modernization and migration initiatives for enterprise clients, focusing on legacy mainframe transformation, application replatforming, and data landscape conversion.
Role type
Senior Solution Architect (Mainframe Modernization)
Builds
Modernization strategies, migration plans, and solution narratives for IBM mainframe transformation engagements.
Domain
Enterprise IT, Legacy Mainframe Modernization, Cloud Migration
Required skills
IBM mainframe architecture (z/OS, COBOL, JCL, CICS, Db2, IMS), modernization strategy (rehost, replatform, refactor, decomposition), data migration (schema conversion, CDC, reconciliation), technical assessment (static/dynamic analysis, dependency mapping), API-led integration, hybrid environment design, pre-sales solutioning
Preferred skills
AWS SCT/Transform/Blu Age, CAST Imaging, vFunction, observability platforms (Datadog, Dynatrace, OpenTelemetry), regulated industry experience (finance, insurance, healthcare)
Technologies
IBM z/OS, COBOL, JCL, CICS, Db2, IMS, VSAM, MQ, AWS SCT, AWS Transform, AWS Blu Age, CAST Imaging, vFunction, Datadog, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, OpenTelemetry
Responsibilities
Lead architecture and discovery phases for IBM mainframe modernization programs; Assess existing IBM z/OS environments to define modernization scope and risks; Design end-to-end modernization strategies including replatforming and decomposition; Define migration approaches across different modernization paths; Lead technical assessments of legacy applications including static/dynamic analysis and dependency mapping; Design migration approaches for Db2 and IMS-backed data landscapes; Facilitate workshops with customer stakeholders and delivery teams; Prepare architecture documents, migration plans, and solution narratives; Provide governance and architectural oversight throughout project delivery; Contribute to pre-sales and solutioning activities for mainframe modernization opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC