Mainframe Modernization Lead

Accenture PLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture PLC in the United States seeks a seasoned Mainframe Specialist/Associate Manager to anchor large transformation programs. You will serve as a technical anchor, guiding teams through modernization efforts, ensuring architectural discipline, and delivering high-quality mainframe solutions.

Role may require travel and collaboration with client leadership. Strong COBOL/JCL/VSAM/CICS/DB2 expertise and a proven modernization track record are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years hands-on mainframe development in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF or RACF.
• Minimum 3+ years leading or executing mainframe modernization initiatives with delivery track record.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent minimum 12 years’ work experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject-matter expert across core mainframe technologies, guiding project teams.
• Lead design, development, and modernization of mainframe apps, enforcing standards.
• Evaluate legacy systems and propose modernization strategies (rehosting, refactoring, replatforming, reengineering).
• Oversee modernization roadmaps from inception through go-live.
• Partner with architects, developers, QA, and BAs to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and define the practice roadmap.
• Stay current with industry trends and integrate new mainframe capabilities.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

CICS

DB2

Assembler

REXX

SPUFI

TSO/ISPF

RACF

Education

Bachelor's degree or 12 years' work experience

Job description

Accenture PLC in the United States seeks a seasoned Mainframe Specialist/Associate Manager to anchor large transformation programs. You will serve as a technical anchor, guiding teams through modernization efforts, ensuring architectural discipline, and delivering high-quality mainframe solutions.

Role may require travel and collaboration with client leadership. Strong COBOL/JCL/VSAM/CICS/DB2 expertise and a proven modernization track record are essential.