Mainframe Modernization Architect

Accenture PLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Accenture PLC in California seeks a seasoned Mainframe Specialist to lead modernization programs with hands-on command of COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, and DB2. The role may be filled at Specialist or Associate Manager level based on experience.

You will mentor teams, design and implement modernization roadmaps, and collaborate with clients and cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact solutions while staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on mainframe development experience with COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, or RACF.
• Leadership or delivery experience in mainframe modernization initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience as stated.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME across core mainframe technologies and guide project teams.
• Lead design, development, and modernization of mainframe applications.
• Evaluate legacy systems and propose modernization strategies.
• Oversee implementation of modernization roadmaps from inception to go-live.
• Mentor junior team members and refine the practice roadmap.
• Stay current with industry trends and new mainframe capabilities.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

CICS

DB2

Assembler

REXX

SPUFI

TSO/ISPF

RACF

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture PLC in California seeks a seasoned Mainframe Specialist to lead modernization programs with hands-on command of COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, and DB2. The role may be filled at Specialist or Associate Manager level based on experience.

You will mentor teams, design and implement modernization roadmaps, and collaborate with clients and cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact solutions while staying current with industry trends.