Mainframe Modernization Architect

Accenture PLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Specialist/Associate Manager to lead design, development and modernization of core mainframe applications. You will guide project teams, craft modernization roadmaps, and collaborate with executives to secure sponsor support.

Role requires deep hands-on COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, and RACF experience, with potential travel up to 100% depending on client engagement.

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 delivery track record.
• 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 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

Job description

Accenture is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Specialist/Associate Manager to lead design, development and modernization of core mainframe applications. You will guide project teams, craft modernization roadmaps, and collaborate with executives to secure sponsor support.

Role requires deep hands-on COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, and RACF experience, with potential travel up to 100% depending on client engagement.