Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect

Job Description Summary We arelooking fora highly skilled MainframeModernizationSolutionArchitect todesign, architect and implement solutions that support our Customers Digital Transformation. In thishands-onrole, you willbe responsible forsolving complex technical issues,establishingpatterns and practices, and setting standards for modernization of mainframe legacy environment. Key Responsibilities Helping Customer and SystemsIntegratorsto designscalable,high availabilityapplication solutionsbuilt on theRocket Enterprise Portfolio / Enterprise Server solution. Working as a technical leader alongside customer business,developmentand infrastructure teams. Create proof of concept technology analysis and pilots. Conduct customer presentations and internal presentations / trainings to peer groups. Enable and align consulting partners with Rocket Enterprise Portfolio / Enterprise Server mainframemodernization approach andmethodology. Provide the architectural guidance and recommendations necessary to promote successfulCustomerengagements worldwide. Technical content composition and delivery : blogs, whitepapers, technical presentations atmajor 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. Experience leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives. Knowledgeof majorCloudProvider infrastructureand technologies, such asAWS,Azure, CloudFoundry,Docker / Kubernetes. Experience withanalysingon-premises mainframe environment applications andprocess toformulate plans for modernizing workloads that achieve Customer’s desired business outcomes. Relevant Business andITArchitecture Certifications such as,AWS Solution ArchitectProfessional, MicrosoftAZURE Solution Architect, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc. FluentinwrittenandverbalEnglish. Ability and interest in travel to our customers around the world, as needed. Technical Experience in at least one of these areas 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. Must have an analytical mindset to analyse test result and facilitate defect resolution. Experience design / architecting distributed and Cloud environments (target environments) – including OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Containers. ApplicationModernization Strong analysis skills with solid concepts in Architecture and Design. Should have joined projects to refactor complex business applications. Knowledge of Cloud Computing, Containers, Microservices, and Serverless technology. Experience with BusinessRules-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. ProcessModernization 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 like Test Automation, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), DevOps, and Test Data Management, etc. Experience with implementing and operating DevOps and Agile tools / platforms across some part 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. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce. #LI-Remote Employment Equity 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. 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 send an email to We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us #J-18808-Ljbffr