Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect

Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect Join to apply for the Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect role at Rocket Software . Job Description Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect to analyze, design, architect and implement solutions that support our customers' digital transformation. In this hands‑on role, you will solve complex technical issues, establish patterns and practices, and set standards for the modernization of mainframe legacy environments. Ideal candidates have deep technical skill in at least one of the following focus areas: Infrastructure modernization: Deploy fit‑for‑purpose workload in a hybrid cloud infrastructure. Application modernization: Evolve from monolithic application to cloud‑native API microservices. Process modernization: Embrace an enterprise‑wide DevOps discipline to deliver applications faster. Key Responsibilities Help customers and systems integrators design scalable, high‑availability application solutions built on the Rocket Enterprise Portfolio/Enterprise Server solution. Work as a technical leader alongside customer business, development and infrastructure teams. Conduct proof‑of‑concept technology analysis and pilots. Conduct customer presentations and internal presentations/trainings to peer. Enable and align consulting partners with Rocket Enterprise Portfolio (Enterprise Server/Enterprise Developer/Enterprise Analyzer) mainframe modernization approach and methodology. Provide architectural guidance and recommendations necessary to promote successful customer engagements worldwide. Technical content composition and delivery: blogs, whitepapers, technical presentations at major conferences. Minimum Qualifications Advanced technical degree in Computer Science or related field. 4–10 years of experience leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives. Knowledge of major cloud provider infrastructure and technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloud Foundry, Docker/Kubernetes. Experience analysing on‑premises mainframe environment applications and processes to formulate plans for modernising 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 traveling to customers around the world as needed. Prior experience leading customer migrations from mainframe to Rocket Enterprise Server platform. 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 technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, IMS DB/DC, assembler, PL/I, REXX, flat/sequential files, GDGs, and VSAM. Analytical mindset to analyse 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 toolchains. Experience configuring automation pipelines in GitHub, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins or similar tools. Familiarity with agile engineering practices such as test automation, test‑driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), DevOps, and test data management. Experience 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. 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. Equal Opportunity 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 committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Reasonable Accommodation 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 781‑577‑4321 or email We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis. Job Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development and IT Services, IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr