Mainframe Lead

Programmers.io; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io is seeking a senior technologist to lead end-to-end IBM Mainframe migration to Java engagements in New York. You will drive architecture, coordinate with external teams, and deliver secure, scalable migration solutions.

Ideal candidates have extensive Mainframe experience (z/OS, COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM) and proven leadership in complex migration programs, with a focus on delivery, stakeholder alignment, and technical mentorship.

Qualifications

• Must have IBM Mainframe experience (z/OS) including COBOL, JCL, CICS and DB2
• Strong understanding of Mainframe-to-Java migration
• Proven leadership in complex migration programs and delivery governance
• Experience coordinating with external teams and vendors, managing stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Mainframe migration projects to Java.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical direction across teams.
• Coordinate with external vendors to align deliverables and timelines.
• Monitor progress, remove blockers, and ensure timely, quality delivery.

Skills

IBM Mainframe

z/OS

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2

VSAM

APIs & microservices

Java basics

Kotlin basics

AI

Mainframe migration

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Project end-to-end

Coordination with external teams

Distributed Systems

Migration strategy

Delivery governance

Job description

Essential Skills

• IBM Mainframe (Must Have)
• IBM Mainframe (z/OS)
• COBOL
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• CICS
• DB2
• VSAM
• Good technical understanding of mainframe systems
• Distributed Systems
• Working knowledge of distributed systems concepts
• Understanding of APIs, integration, and microservices basics
• Programming Languages
• Basic knowledge of Java
• Basic knowledge of Kotlin
• AI
• Understanding if AI for migration of Mainframe to Java
• Migration & Leadership
• Mainframe to Java migration experience (Preferred)
• Ability to lead a project independently end-to-end
• Coordination with external teams and vendors
• Stakeholder management and technical leadership
• Technical Leadership
• Technically lead a Mainframe migration to Java engagement end-to-end.
• Independently own and drive the project, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for the engagement.
• Provide technical guidance and direction throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Coordination & Delivery
• Coordinate with external teams and vendors to align deliverables, timelines, and technical dependencies.
• Analyze existing IBM Mainframe systems and support migration strategy and execution.
• Resolve technical challenges and remove blockers across teams.

Key Words to search in Resume

• IBM Mainframe (Must Have)
• IBM Mainframe (z/OS)
• COBOL
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• CICS
• DB2
• VSAM
• Good technical understanding of mainframe systems
• Distributed Systems
• Working knowledge of distributed systems concepts
• Understanding of APIs, integration, and microservices basics
• Programming Languages
• Basic knowledge of Java
• Basic knowledge of Kotlin
• AI
• Understanding if AI for migration of Mainframe to Java
• Migration & Leadership
• Mainframe to Java migration experience (Preferred)
• Ability to lead a project independently end-to-end
• Coordination with external teams and vendors
• Stakeholder management and technical leadership
• Technical Leadership
• Technically lead a Mainframe migration to Java engagement end-to-end.
• Independently own and drive the project, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for the engagement.
• Provide technical guidance and direction throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Coordination & Delivery
• Coordinate with external teams and vendors to align deliverables, timelines, and technical dependencies.
• Analyze existing IBM Mainframe systems and support migration strategy and execution.
• Resolve technical challenges and remove blockers across teams.

Role Descriptions

• IBM Mainframe (Must Have)
• IBM Mainframe (z/OS)
• COBOL
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• CICS
• DB2
• VSAM
• Good technical understanding of mainframe systems
• Distributed Systems
• Working knowledge of distributed systems concepts
• Understanding of APIs, integration, and microservices basics
• Programming Languages
• Basic knowledge of Java
• Basic knowledge of Kotlin
• AI
• Understanding if AI for migration of Mainframe to Java
• Migration & Leadership
• Mainframe to Java migration experience (Preferred)
• Ability to lead a project independently end-to-end
• Coordination with external teams and vendors
• Stakeholder management and technical leadership
• Technical Leadership
• Technically lead a Mainframe migration to Java engagement end-to-end.
• Independently own and drive the project, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for the engagement.
• Provide technical guidance and direction throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Coordination & Delivery
• Coordinate with external teams and vendors to align deliverables, timelines, and technical dependencies.
• Analyze existing IBM Mainframe systems and support migration strategy and execution.
• Resolve technical challenges and remove blockers across teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

• IBM Mainframe (Must Have)
• IBM Mainframe (z/OS)
• COBOL
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• CICS
• DB2
• VSAM
• Good technical understanding of mainframe systems
• Distributed Systems
• Working knowledge of distributed systems concepts
• Understanding of APIs, integration, and microservices basics
• Programming Languages
• Basic knowledge of Java
• Basic knowledge of Kotlin
• AI
• Understanding if AI for migration of Mainframe to Java
• Migration & Leadership
• Mainframe to Java migration experience (Preferred)
• Ability to lead a project independently end-to-end
• Coordination with external teams and vendors
• Stakeholder management and technical leadership
• Technical Leadership
• Technically lead a Mainframe migration to Java engagement end-to-end.
• Independently own and drive the project, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for the engagement.
• Provide technical guidance and direction throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Coordination & Delivery
• Coordinate with external teams and vendors to align deliverables, timelines, and technical dependencies.
• Analyze existing IBM Mainframe systems and support migration strategy and execution.
• Resolve technical challenges and remove blockers across teams.

Preferred

• Prior experience in mainframe modernization / migration to Java projects.
• Experience leading technical teams or engagements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Keyword

Skills: IT IS_AMS_Mainframe_IMS