Mainframe Modernization Architect

Accenture PLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Specialist/Associate Manager to anchor high-impact transformation programs in the United States. The role demands hands-on mastery of COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, and RACF, with responsibility for modernization roadmaps and client delivery.

The candidate will mentor junior staff, guide cross‑functional teams, and collaborate with senior leadership to secure sponsorship for modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of hands‑on mainframe development experience in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, or RACF.
• Minimum 3+ years leading or executing mainframe modernization initiatives with a demonstrable track record of delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent minimum 12 years’ work experience. (Associate’s Degree requires minimum 6 years’ work experience.)

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject-matter expert across core mainframe technologies, providing hands-on guidance to project teams and clients.
• Lead the design, development, and modernization of mainframe applications, enforcing best practices and architectural standards.
• Evaluate legacy systems and propose actionable modernization strategies—covering rehosting, refactoring, re-platforming, and reengineering approaches.
• Oversee the implementation of approved modernization roadmaps, from inception through go-live.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—architects, developers, QA, and business analysts to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to secure executive sponsorship and organizational buy-in for modernization investments.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, providing expert guidance on strategy, risk, and solution design.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, cultivating their mainframe and modernization skills.
• Define and continuously refine the practice roadmap, aligning modernization initiatives with organizational goals.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging mainframe technologies, incorporating new capabilities into the practice.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

CICS

DB2

Assembler

REXX

SPUFI

TSO/ISPF

RACF

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

IBM mainframe stack

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Specialist/Associate Manager to anchor high-impact transformation programs in the United States. The role demands hands-on mastery of COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, and RACF, with responsibility for modernization roadmaps and client delivery.

The candidate will mentor junior staff, guide cross‑functional teams, and collaborate with senior leadership to secure sponsorship for modernization efforts.