Mainframe Modernization Architect

Modernization Senior Architect - Mainframe

• 6 month contract ( option for hire )
• 100% remote
• Client is a billion dollar Services company

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences
• 20+ years of experience as an architect or equivalent in the hosting and network space (preferably with a service provider)
• Over 12 years' experience as a Modernization or Migration Architect, leading legacy system upgrades to new platforms with minimal business disruption.
• Hands-on experience with Mainframe Application migration and legacy modernization projects.
• 15+ years of experience with strong expertise across the mainframe technology stack, including COBOL, Natural, Adabas, Easytrieve, Db2, IMS, JCL, CICS, VSAM, RACF, z/OS, PL/I, and Assembler.
• Demonstrated development experience with modern Java and C# frameworks, including designing and implementing scalable enterprise applications.
• Proven experience in managing projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing multi-phase/multi-dimensional/multi-resource projects to conclusion while maintaining high client satisfaction

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated expertise in data migration, with a strong emphasis on understanding and working with legacy data structures to effectively convert and modernize them into modern database platforms.
• Skilled in evaluating mainframe legacy applications and developing comprehensive modernization plans.
• Extensive experience working with Python, applying the language for scripting, automation, data analysis, and developing scalable backend systems that facilitate enterprise modernization efforts.
• Understanding of (and experience with) public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid solutions preferred
• Demonstrated ability to understand and leverage Artificial Intelligence, applying AI-driven strategies and tools to modernize legacy systems and enhance data migration efforts.
• Skilled in identifying use cases for AI within legacy modernization practices, driving innovation by integrating intelligent automation, advanced analytics, and machine learning solutions to streamline processes and create future-ready technologically
• Well versed in the hosting technology landscape including compute, storage, backup, network, security, DR, DevOps and IT governance
• Good understanding of the sales process for large and complex opportunities.
• Resourceful and confident in Crisis and Expectation management and confident under pressure
• Has experience in technical documentation to capture solution components in a timely manner while ensuring acceptable level of detail, data integrity, and accountability
• Ability to share knowledge and expertise among various organizations within the company and to facilitate teamwork among those organizations to better serve our clients
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
• Proficient with common office applications such as MS Outlook, MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Visio
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral, written and presentation

About the role and what you'll be doing:

• Collaborate with their counterparts in the Sales and Consulting organizations to create Pursuit, Solution, and Sales strategies for large existing global clients
• Conduct discovery and assessment workshops (often in collaboration with resources from consulting, operations and product teams) to help drive further penetration of the client account
• · Develop and document solutions that meet client’s (technical and business) requirements and allow them to adapt to changing industry needs with a focus on transformation and re-platform efforts
• Conduct solution development sessions and present technical solutions and business cases to a wide variety of audience
• · Gain executives buy in for complex solutions by engaging in executive and senior-level technology discussions
• · Gain clients’ confidence as a trusted advisor by offering consultation and recommendations drawing from technology know-how and past experiences
• · Align and partner with Product Management to help drive appropriate product enhancements and changes to technology roadmap
• · Aid in driving stability and innovation within the client’s current and future state and create solutions based on client requirements and available product offerings