Mainframe Modernization SME

IBM; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting seeks an Application Architect specializing in Application Modernization to design and guide modernisation of legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native architectures across multiple cloud platforms. You will create microservices, APIs, and data models while integrating generative AI features and ensuring strong testing governance.

Preferred candidates have DoD Secret clearance, experience with containerization using Docker/Kubernetes, and familiarity with IBM Cloud, IAM, and

Qualifications

• Experience transforming legacy mainframe systems to modern, scalable cloud-native architectures across AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud and Google Cloud.
• Ability to design microservices, APIs, data models and integration patterns for modular, scalable apps.
• Hands-on containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes for secure, resilient systems.
• Experience integrating generative AI technologies (Watson, Azure OpenAI) into modernized apps.
• Strong testing governance and performance optimization across modernization lifecycle.
• Must maintain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture transformation across cloud platforms.
• Design microservices, APIs, data models, and integration patterns.
• Define modernization strategies based on client pain points and outcomes.
• Guide AI adoption and integrate generative AI into applications.
• Ensure robust testing governance and performance optimization.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices & APIs

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Generative AI integration

Testing governance & perf optimization

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

IBM Cloud

Watson

Azure OpenAI

ICA Tools

AMM Methodology

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Application Architect specializing in Application Modernization, you will design and guide the transformation of legacy mainframe systems into modern, scalable, and cloud-native architectures. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic vision to ensure that applications are restructured, replatformed, or refactored to align with current business needs and future growth. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Lead End-to-End Architecture: Design and guide the transformation of legacy systems into modern, scalable, and cloud-native architectures across cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, and Google Cloud.


• Design Microservices and APIs: Create microservices, APIs, data models, and integration patterns that support modular, scalable, and maintainable applications.


• Define modernization strategies: Develop modernization strategy based on client pain points and outcomes


• Guide AI Adoption: Collaborate with development teams to integrate generative AI technologies, such as Watson and Azure OpenAI, into modernized applications.


• Ensure Testing Governance: Develop and implement robust testing governance and performance optimization throughout the modernization lifecycle.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Deep Expertise in Cloud-Native Architecture: Experience with designing and guiding the transformation of legacy systems into modern, scalable, and cloud-native architectures across cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, and Google Cloud.


• Microservices and API Design Expertise: Experience with creating microservices, APIs, data models, and integration patterns that support modular, scalable, and maintainable applications.


• Containerization Strategy Development: Experience with developing containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and Kubernetes to ensure secure, resilient, and compliant systems.


• Generative AI Technology Integration: Experience with integrating generative AI technologies, such as Watson and Azure OpenAI, into modernized applications.


• Testing Governance and Performance Optimization: Experience with developing and implementing robust testing governance and performance optimization throughout the modernization lifecycle.


• Must possess and have the ability to maintain DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Familiarity with Mainframe Z: Knowledge of legacy system integration, including Mainframe Z, is beneficial for hybrid cloud deployments and data migration.


• Exposure to ICA Tools: Experience with IBM Cloud Automation (ICA) tools can aid in developing modernization roadmaps and streamlining the application modernization process.


• Understanding of AMM Methodology: Familiarity with the Application Modernization Method (AMM) can facilitate the creation of effective modernization roadmaps and strategies.