Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect

Rocket Software Development India; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology company is seeking a Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect to drive customers' digital transformation by designing and implementing solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in modernizing legacy environments, a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, and the ability to lead customer engagements worldwide. This position emphasizes the importance of security and diversity in the workplace and offers a collaborative environment for tech enthusiasts.

Leistungen

Inclusive workplace environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 4 to 10 years of experience in mainframe and legacy modernization.
• Experience analyzing on-premises mainframe applications for modernization.
• Relevant IT architecture certifications for cloud solutions.

Aufgaben

• Design scalable application solutions based on Rocket Enterprise Portfolio.
• Conduct technology analysis and pilot projects.
• Provide architectural guidance for successful customer engagements.

Kenntnisse

Cloud Computing

DevOps

Mainframe Modernization

Agile Methodologies

Ausbildung

Advanced Technical Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what theyre doing!

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 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 willpossessdeep technical skill in at least one of the followingfocusareas :

Infrastructure modernization : Deploy fit for purpose workload in a Hybrid Cloud infrastructure

Application modernization : Evolve frommonolithicapplication to Cloud-NativeAPIMicroservices

Process modernization : Embrace an enterprise-wide DevOpsdiscipline todeliver application faster

Key Responsibilities

• Helping Customer and SystemsIntegrators designscalablehigh availabilityapplication solutionsbuilt on the Rocket Enterprise Portfolio / Enterprise Server solution .
• Working as a technical leader alongside customer businessdevelopmentand infrastructure teams.
• Conduct 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 / Enterprise Developer / Enterprise Analyzer) mainframe modernization approach and methodology.
• Providethe 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 asAWSAzure GCP CloudFoundryDocker / Kubernetes .
• Experience withanalyzingon-premises mainframe environment applications andprocess toformulate plans for modernizing workloads that achieve Customers desired business outcomes.
• Relev ant Business andITArchitecture Certifications such asAWS Solution ArchitectProfessional MicrosoftAZURE Solution Architect Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) etc.
• FluentinwrittenandverbalEnglish. Other EMEA languages helpful.
• Ability and interest in travel to our customers around the world as needed.
• Prior Experience in leading Customer migrations from Mainframe to Rocket Enterprise Server platform

Technical Experience in at least one of these areas

Infrastructure Modernization

• Experience with tools and methodologies used to migrate mainframe workloads via hardware / middlewareemulation 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 IMS DB / DC Assembler PL / I REXX flat / sequential files GDGs and VSAM.
• Must have an analytical mindsettoanalyze test result andfacilitatedefect resolution.
• Experience design / architecting distributed and Cloud environments (target environments) including OpenShift Kubernetes and Containers.

ApplicationModernization

• Strong analysis skills with solidconcepts in Architecture and havejoined projectsto refactorcomplex business applications .
• Knowledge of Cloud Computing ContainersMicroservices andServerlesstechnology.
• Experience withBusinessRules-extraction from COBOL / PL1 .
• Experience architecting high availability resilient fault tolerant systems thatutilizeload balancing horizontal / verticalscaling.
• Knowledge of Webservices Microservices APIs and exposing Application components to alternate platforms.

ProcessModernization

• Complete understanding of software development lifecycleincluding DevOps toolchains.
• Experience configuring automation pipelines in GitHubAzure DevOpsAWSCodePipelineJenkinsor similar tools.
• Familiarity with agileengineeringpracticeslikeTest Automation Test-DrivenDevelopment (TDD)ContinuousIntegration (CI)ContinuousDelivery (CD)DevOps and Test Data Management etc.
• Experience with implementing and operatingDevOpsand Agiletools / platformsacrosssome part of thedevelopmentlifecycle .
• Commitment to Rocket Core values of empathy humanity trust and love

Information Security

Information security is everyones 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

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 youll enjoy your career with us!

Key Skills

Organizational Management,Presentation Skills,Agile,SAFe,AWS,Solution Architecture,Conflict Management,Data Management,Scrum,Team Management,Pre-sales,Management Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1