Cloud-Native Mainframe Modernization Architect

IBM; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an Application Architect to lead the transformation of legacy mainframe systems into modern, scalable cloud-native solutions. You will craft architecture across AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud and Google Cloud, and design microservices, APIs, data models, and integration patterns.

You will guide AI adoption with Watson and Azure OpenAI, implement robust testing governance, and ensure performance optimisation throughout the modernization lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in cloud-native architecture and modernisation across AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, and Google Cloud.
• Experience designing microservices, APIs, data models, and integration patterns.
• Containerisation and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating generative AI such as Watson and Azure OpenAI.
• Proven testing governance and performance optimisation throughout modernisation lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture transformation of legacy systems to modern, cloud-native architectures.
• Design microservices, APIs, data models and integration patterns for modular apps.
• Define modernization strategies based on client pain points and desired outcomes.
• Guide AI adoption by integrating generative AI into applications.
• Ensure robust testing governance and performance optimization throughout the project.

Skills

Cloud-Native Architecture

Microservices & API Design

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Generative AI Integration

Testing governance & performance

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ICA Tools

Mainframe Z

AMM Methodology

Job description

IBM Consulting is seeking an Application Architect to lead the transformation of legacy mainframe systems into modern, scalable cloud-native solutions. You will craft architecture across AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud and Google Cloud, and design microservices, APIs, data models, and integration patterns.

You will guide AI adoption with Watson and Azure OpenAI, implement robust testing governance, and ensure performance optimisation throughout the modernization lifecycle.