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Mainframe Modernization Lead - Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, NYC, NJ, Nashville (Fulltime Role)

Smart Caliber TechnologyChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Position: Mainframe Modernization Lead

Location: Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, NYC, NJ, Nashville (Hybrid)  
Duration: Fulltime

Your role

•    Experienced in Assessment and Strategy Development by evaluating mainframe application landscape, identifying legacy systems, and analyzing their technical debt.
•    Defining a comprehensive application modernization strategy for mainframe and iseries technology stack including target architecture, migration approach, and technology roadmap. 
•    Experienced in defining the design and architecture for migrating / modernizing cloud-native architectures for legacy applications, considering scalability, performance, and security. 
•    Selecting appropriate modernization techniques mastering the R-factors like re-platforming, refactoring, or replacing applications based on business needs. 
•    Creating detailed technical blueprints for migration and modernization projects. 
•    Implementation and Oversight by Leading cross-functional teams through the application modernization process, including development, testing, and deployment. 
•    Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and making necessary adjustments to the modernization plan. 
•    Collaborating with stakeholders, partners to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.
•    Ability to analyze complex systems and develop a strategic vision for application modernization.
•    Provide Technical Leadership to guide teams through technical challenges and ensuring quality standards are met.
•    Define and provide strategy for OCM and new operating model for the modernized estate and enable new service definition

Your skills and experiences

•    16+ years of experience with minimum of 10+ years of experience leading IT related “Cloud ” projects of various size/scope.
•    Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
•    5+ years of experience building solutions and products on cloud computing infrastructure (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform and non hyperscaler products like Codeium, etc.) to modernize mainframe infrastructure and applications
•    15+ years in Application Development and Modernization with Hyperscalers like Azure , AWS , Google Cloud Platform
•    Proven record of accomplishment of solutioning and delivering large scale legacy application modernization and transformation deals with mainframe and/or iSeries platforms
•    Deep understanding of various cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and nice to have experience in non hyperscalar enterprise cloud frameworks and their capabilities for application modernization.
•    Proficiency in modern programming languages, frameworks, and design patterns relevant to cloud-native development.
•    Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, MicroFocus, Raincode, mLogica) for improved scalability and deployment.

 

Best Regards,

Vishal

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Skills

Docker
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
Kubernetes

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