Mainframe Modernization Architect

Accenture PLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Specialist to lead modernization initiatives and serve as a technical anchor for transformation programs. Depending on experience, roles may be at Specialist or Associate Manager level.

You will guide teams, collaborate with senior leaders, and foster strong client relationships while advancing mainframe modernization strategies across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years hands-on mainframe development in COBOL/JCL/VSAM/CICS/DB2 or RACF.
• Minimum 3+ years leading or delivering mainframe modernization initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience as requirement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME across core mainframe technologies and guide project teams.
• Lead design, development, and modernization of mainframe apps, enforcing standards.
• Evaluate legacy systems and propose modernization strategies including rehosting and refactoring.
• Oversee implementation of modernization roadmaps from inception to go-live.
• Partner with architects, developers, QA, and BAs to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and refine the practice roadmap.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

CICS

DB2

Assembler

REXX

SPUFI

TSO/ISPF

RACF

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Associate’s degree (with 6+ years experience)

Job description

Accenture is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Specialist to lead modernization initiatives and serve as a technical anchor for transformation programs. Depending on experience, roles may be at Specialist or Associate Manager level.

You will guide teams, collaborate with senior leaders, and foster strong client relationships while advancing mainframe modernization strategies across projects.