Modernization Architect

Overview In this Senior Principal role, you guide clients through large-scale technology transformation by turning legacy mainframe code into modern, cloud-native systems. You’ll combine deep z/OS know-how with cloud, DevOps, and AI-assisted engineering to re-architect mission-critical workloads for hyperscaler platforms. Expect cross-domain collaboration to extract business logic, automate refactoring, and prototype modernization accelerators. You drive meaningful impact by shaping future-ready architectures in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial team. Compensation / Benefitsmeaningful time off and paid holidaysparential leave401(k) with matchsubsidized health, dental, visionadoption and fertility assistanceshort/long-term disability ResponsibilitiesUnderstand and document business logic from mainframe appsModernize and refactor legacy code with automated tools and AI agentsConvert monoliths to cloud-native microservices and event-driven designsBuild, containerize, and deploy workloads to cloud platforms (AWS or other)Prototype modernization accelerators and POCs using LLMs and code analysis toolsCollaborate with architects, operators, and data engineers to ensure secure modernization patterns Key requirementsHands-on experience with IBM mainframes (z/OS)Proficiency in mainframe languages (COBOL, PL/I, HLASM, JCL)Knowledge of z/OS components (CICS, DB2, VSAM, batch scheduling)Experience deploying workloads to a major cloud provider (AWS/Azure/GCP)Experience leveraging LLMs and coding agents in development workflowsStrong prototyping/POC capabilities in dynamic environmentsThrives in fast-moving, collaborative, entrepreneurial teamsCollaborative mindsetEntrepreneurial spiritStrong communication and stakeholder alignmentz/OS fundamentals (CICS, DB2, VSAM)Mainframe languages: COBOL, PL/I, HLASM, JCLCloud deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP)