Associate Manager Software Engineering (AWS Infa)

2086 DXC Technology India Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,800,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology India Private Limited seeks an experienced Cloud/Enterprise Architect to guide the migration of mainframe applications (COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2) to AWS within a modern architecture framework.

The role emphasizes defining reference architectures, evaluating modernization tools, and leading PoCs and implementation with a focus on security, performance, and governance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT with strong cloud/enterprise architecture
• Experience migrating mainframe applications to modern cloud platforms

Responsibilities

• Define target-state architecture for migrating mainframe apps to AWS
• Design hybrid solutions with replatforming/refactoring/re-architecting
• Lead PoCs and implementation efforts
• Drive DevOps enablement and CI/CD practices

Skills

Cloud Architecture

AWS Expertise

Mainframe Modernization

DevOps

Containers

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS EKS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design - Define target-state architecture for migrating mainframe applications (COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, etc.) to AWS. Design hybrid solutions involving replatforming, refactoring, and re-architecting. Create reference architectures and blueprints for modernization.

Cloud Strategy & Roadmap - Recommend AWS services (e.g., EC2, EKS, RDS, Aurora, Lambda, Step Functions, S3) for modernized workloads. Establish cost models, performance benchmarks, and governance practices.

Modernization Approaches - Evaluate tools for code transformation (e.g., Micro Focus, Blu Age, AWS Mainframe Modernization service). Define APIs and microservices strategy for decoupling legacy systems. Support containerization, serverless adoption, and data platform modernization. Support DevOps and CI/CD enablement for modernized applications.

Implementation Leadership - Leads Solution design, PoCs, and implementation. Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to build organizational capability.

Required Skills & Experience

12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years as Cloud/Enterprise Architect. Have experience in managing the migration projects for mainframe applications. Strong background in mainframe technologies (COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM). Hands-on experience designing AWS architectures (certification preferred: AWS Solutions Architect - Professional). Proven expertise in mainframe modernization techniques: replatform, refactor, rehost, replace. Familiarity with AWS Mainframe Modernization service, migration tools, and code conversion frameworks. Knowledge of microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS), serverless, and event-driven architectures. Experience with DevOps, IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform), and automated pipelines. Strong understanding of security, compliance, and performance in cloud environments.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations - helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.