Mainframe Modernization Lead (Travel Up to 100%)

Accenture PLC

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 196,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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/Associate Manager to lead modernization initiatives across COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, and DB2. You will guide design, delivery, and client engagement, acting as a technical anchor for transformation programs.

The role requires hands-on mainframe expertise, strategic thinking, and mentoring of junior staff, with travel up to 100% based on client needs. This position supports Accenture’s Mainframe Modernization practice.

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

Provide technical leadership as subject-matter expert across core mainframe technologies and guide project teams and clients.
Lead design, development, and modernization of mainframe applications, enforcing best practices and architectural standards.
Evaluate legacy systems and propose modernization strategies including rehosting, refactoring, re-platforming, and reengineering.