{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9b873b959f053e7d14a4c7d5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9b873b959f053e7d14a4c7d5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9b873b959f053e7d14a4c7d5","title":"Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect","description":"It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!\nJob Description Summary:\nWe are looking for a highly skilled Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect to analyze, design, architect, and implement solutions that support our Customers’ Digital Transformation journeys. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for solving complex technical issues, establishing patterns and practices, and setting standards for the modernization of mainframe legacy environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical skill in at least one of the following focus areas:\n\nInfrastructure modernization: Deploy fit for purpose workload in a Hybrid Cloud infrastructure\nApplication modernization: Evolve from monolithic application to Cloud-Native API\nMicroservices Process modernization: Embrace an enterprise-wide DevOps discipline to deliver application faster\nKey Responsibilities:\nHelping Customers and Systems Integrators to design scalable, high availability application solutions built on the Rocket Enterprise Portfolio/Enterprise Server solution.\nWorking as a technical leader alongside customer business, development and infrastructure teams.\nCreate Conduct proof of concept technology analysis and pilots.\nConduct customer presentations and internal presentations/trainings to peer groups.\nEnable and align consulting partners with Rocket Enterprise Portfolio (Enterprise Server/Enterprise Developer/Enterprise Analyzer) mainframe modernization approach and methodology.\nProvide the architectural guidance and recommendations necessary to promote successful Customer engagements worldwide.\nTechnical content composition and delivery: blogs, whitepapers, technical presentations at major conferences.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nAdvanced Technical Degree in Computer Science or related field\nAt least 4 to 10 years of experience leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives.\nExperience leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives.\nKnowledge of major Cloud Provider infrastructure and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloud Foundry, Docker / Kubernetes.\nExperience with analyzing on-premises mainframe environment applications and process to formulate plans for modernizing workloads that achieve Customer’s desired business outcomes.\nRelevant Business and IT Architecture Certifications such as, AWS Solution Architect Professional, Microsoft AZURE Solution Architect, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.\nFluent in written and verbal English.\nPrior Experience in leading Customer migrations from Mainframe to Rocket Enterprise Server platform Technical Experience in at least one of these areas:\nInfrastructure Modernization\nExperience with tools and methodologies used to migrate mainframe workloads via hardware/middleware emulation, automated code conversion, and re-platforming.\nExperience with COBOL modernization and porting application code across platforms.\nHands-on technical experience with mainframe, non-x86 legacy systems and with technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, IMS DB/DC, Assembler, PL/I, REXX, flat/sequential files, GDGs, and VSAM.\nMust have an analytical mind set to analyze test result and facilitate defect resolution.\nExperience design/architecting distributed and Cloud environments (target environments) – including OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Containers.\nApplication Modernization\nStrong analysis skills with solid concepts in Architecture and Design. Should have joined projects to refactor complex business applications.\nKnowledge of Cloud Computing, Containers, Microservices, and Serverless technology.\nExperience with Business Rules-extraction from COBOL/PL1.\nExperience architecting high availability, resilient, fault tolerant systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal/vertical scaling.\nKnowledge of Webservices, Microservices, APIs and exposing Application components to alternate platforms.\nProcess Modernization\nComplete understanding of software development lifecycle including DevOps toolchains.\nExperience configuring automation pipelines in GitHub, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins or similar tools.\nFamiliarity with agile engineering practices like Test Automation, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), DevOps, and Test Data Management, etc.\nExperience with implementing and operating DevOps and Agile tools/platforms across some part of the development lifecycle.\nAbility and interest in travel to our customers around the world, as needed.\nCommitment to Rocket Core values of empathy, humanity, trust and love.\n#LI-Remote\nThe base salary range for this role is $154,575.00 - $194,650.00 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.\n.\nWhat Rocket Software can offer you in USA:\nUnlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time\nHealth and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents\nLife and disability coverage\nFidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions\nMonthly student debt benefit program\nTuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities\nLeadership and skills training opportunities\n\nEOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.\n\nAt Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.\n\nRocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. 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In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for solving complex technical issues, establishing patterns and practices, and setting standards for the modernization of mainframe legacy environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical skill in at least one of the following focus areas:\n\nInfrastructure modernization: Deploy fit for purpose workload in a Hybrid Cloud infrastructure\nApplication modernization: Evolve from monolithic application to Cloud-Native API\nMicroservices Process modernization: Embrace an enterprise-wide DevOps discipline to deliver application faster\nKey Responsibilities:\nHelping Customers and Systems Integrators to design scalable, high availability application solutions built on the Rocket Enterprise Portfolio/Enterprise Server solution.\nWorking as a technical leader alongside customer business, development and infrastructure teams.\nCreate Conduct proof of concept technology analysis and pilots.\nConduct customer presentations and internal presentations/trainings to peer groups.\nEnable and align consulting partners with Rocket Enterprise Portfolio (Enterprise Server/Enterprise Developer/Enterprise Analyzer) mainframe modernization approach and methodology.\nProvide the architectural guidance and recommendations necessary to promote successful Customer engagements worldwide.\nTechnical content composition and delivery: blogs, whitepapers, technical presentations at major conferences.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nAdvanced Technical Degree in Computer Science or related field\nAt least 4 to 10 years of experience leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives.\nExperience leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives.\nKnowledge of major Cloud Provider infrastructure and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloud Foundry, Docker / Kubernetes.\nExperience with analyzing on-premises mainframe environment applications and process to formulate plans for modernizing workloads that achieve Customer’s desired business outcomes.\nRelevant Business and IT Architecture Certifications such as, AWS Solution Architect Professional, Microsoft AZURE Solution Architect, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.\nFluent in written and verbal English.\nPrior Experience in leading Customer migrations from Mainframe to Rocket Enterprise Server platform Technical Experience in at least one of these areas:\nInfrastructure Modernization\nExperience with tools and methodologies used to migrate mainframe workloads via hardware/middleware emulation, automated code conversion, and re-platforming.\nExperience with COBOL modernization and porting application code across platforms.\nHands-on technical experience with mainframe, non-x86 legacy systems and with technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, IMS DB/DC, Assembler, PL/I, REXX, flat/sequential files, GDGs, and VSAM.\nMust have an analytical mind set to analyze test result and facilitate defect resolution.\nExperience design/architecting distributed and Cloud environments (target environments) – including OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Containers.\nApplication Modernization\nStrong analysis skills with solid concepts in Architecture and Design. Should have joined projects to refactor complex business applications.\nKnowledge of Cloud Computing, Containers, Microservices, and Serverless technology.\nExperience with Business Rules-extraction from COBOL/PL1.\nExperience architecting high availability, resilient, fault tolerant systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal/vertical scaling.\nKnowledge of Webservices, Microservices, APIs and exposing Application components to alternate platforms.\nProcess Modernization\nComplete understanding of software development lifecycle including DevOps toolchains.\nExperience configuring automation pipelines in GitHub, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins or similar tools.\nFamiliarity with agile engineering practices like Test Automation, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), DevOps, and Test Data Management, etc.\nExperience with implementing and operating DevOps and Agile tools/platforms across some part of the development lifecycle.\nAbility and interest in travel to our customers around the world, as needed.\nCommitment to Rocket Core values of empathy, humanity, trust and love.\n#LI-Remote\nThe base salary range for this role is $154,575.00 - $194,650.00 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.\n.\nWhat Rocket Software can offer you in USA:\nUnlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time\nHealth and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents\nLife and disability coverage\nFidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions\nMonthly student debt benefit program\nTuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities\nLeadership and skills training opportunities\n\nEOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.\n\nAt Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.\n\nRocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. 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