Technical Lead

IBM; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Technical Lead - Modernization Solutions. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing strategic solutions that bridge legacy mainframe systems with modern platforms using advanced migration tools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in z/OS, Cobol, and Java/C#, with strong client-facing skills for communication and presentations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with industry leaders and drive impactful change in hybrid cloud and AI journeys.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of z/OS, COBOL, JCL, and other mainframe technologies.
• Expertise in full-stack development using Java and/or C#.
• Strong customer-facing skills for presentations and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technical solutions for legacy system migration.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers through modernization projects.
• Deliver technical presentations and reports to clients.

Skills

z/OS

Cobol

JCL

Full stack development (Java/C#)

Customer facing skills

Job description

The Technical Lead - Modernization Solutions is a pivotal role that focuses on the strategic design and implementation of solutions for our prospects and clients using Modern Systems' automated migration tools. This role is crucial in bridging traditional mainframe systems with contemporary application environments, thereby enabling our clients to leverage the full potential of their IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technical solutions based on Modern Systems' automated migration tools, ensuring seamless integration and migration of legacy systems to modern platforms.
• Utilize extensive knowledge of z/OS, COBOL, JCL, and other mainframe‑related technologies to understand and analyze client's existing systems.
• Apply full‑stack development expertise in Java and/or C# to architect and develop new or migrated applications, ensuring robustness, scalability, and maintainability.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during the implementation process, providing technical guidance and support, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication of project progress and solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers and technical staff, guiding them through complex modernization projects and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Conduct detailed analysis, provide technical leadership, and recommend innovative solutions to address complex technical challenges.
• Deliver presentations and technical reports to clients, explaining complex technical concepts in clear, understandable terms.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest advancements in application modernization, code and data conversion, and related technologies, continuously refining our service offerings.

Required technical and professional expertise

• z/OS, Cobol, JCL and other mainframe related technologies
• Full stack Java and/or C# applications and architectures
• Customer facing skills - presentations/reports, etc

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long‑term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.