Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect

Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect Join to apply for the Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect role at Rocket Software . It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they’re doing. Job Description Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect to design, architect and implement solutions that support our customers’ digital transformation. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for solving complex technical issues, establishing patterns and practices, and setting standards for modernization of mainframe legacy environments. Focus Areas Infrastructure Modernization : Deploy fit‑for‑purpose workload in a hybrid cloud infrastructure. Application Modernization : Evolve from monolithic application to cloud‑native API micro‑services. Process Modernization : Embrace an enterprise‑wide DevOps discipline to deliver applications faster. Key Responsibilities Helping customers and systems integrators design scalable, highly‑available application solutions built on the Rocket Enterprise Portfolio/Enterprise Server solution. Working as a technical leader alongside customer business, development, and infrastructure teams. Creating proof‑of‑concept technology analysis and pilots. Conducting customer presentations and internal presentations/trainings to peer groups. Enabling and aligning consulting partners with Rocket Enterprise Portfolio/Enterprise Server mainframe modernization approach and methodology. Providing the architectural guidance and recommendations necessary to promote successful customer engagements worldwide. Producing technical content: blogs, whitepapers, technical presentations at major conferences. Minimum Qualifications Advanced technical degree in Computer Science or related field. At least 4 to 10 years of experience leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives. Knowledge of major cloud provider infrastructure and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, Cloud Foundry, Docker/Kubernetes. Experience analyzing on‑premises mainframe application environments and processes to formulate plans for modernizing workloads that achieve customers’ desired business outcomes. Relevant business and IT architecture certifications such as AWS Solution Architect Professional, Microsoft Azure Solution Architect, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc. Fluent in written and verbal English. Ability and interest in travel to customers around the world, as needed. Technical Experience Infrastructure Modernization: Experience with tools and methodologies used to migrate mainframe workloads via hardware/middleware emulation, automated code conversion, and re‑platforming. Experience with COBOL modernization and porting application code across platforms. Hands‑on technical experience with mainframe, non‑x86 legacy systems and with technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, Assembler, PL/I, Rexx, flat/sequential files, GDGs, and VSAM. Analytical mindset to analyze test results and facilitate defect resolution. Experience designing/architecting distributed and cloud environments (target environments) – including OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containers. Application Modernization: Strong analysis skills with solid concepts in architecture and design; experience refactoring complex business applications. Knowledge of cloud computing, containers, microservices, and serverless technology. Experience with business rules extraction from COBOL/PL1. Experience architecting high‑availability, resilient, fault‑tolerant systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal/vertical scaling. Knowledge of web services, microservices, APIs, and exposing application components to alternate platforms. Process Modernization: Complete understanding of software development lifecycle including DevOps toolchain. Experience configuring automation pipelines in GitHub, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins or similar tools. Familiarity with agile engineering practices such as test automation, TDD, CI, CD, DevOps, and test data management. Experience implementing and operating DevOps and Agile tools/platforms across parts of the development lifecycle. Commitment to Rocket Core values of empathy, humanity, trust, and love. Information Security Information security is everyone’s responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT resources over which they have control, according to their role. Diversity, Inclusion & Equity At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Rocket Software Inc. is 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. As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process. Rocket 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: or email We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis. Thank you for considering a career with Rocket Software. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr