Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect
Rocket Software
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Rocket Software seeks a seasoned Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect to analyze, design, and implement modernization solutions for customers. The role blends hands-on technical work with leadership, setting standards and best practices across hybrid cloud environments.
The ideal candidate has deep COBOL/JCL/CICS/DB2 experience and a track record delivering migration to Rocket Enterprise Server platforms, with global customer engagements and travel as needed.
Qualifications
- Advanced Technical Degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 4–10 years of experience leading mainframe modernization projects.
- Experience with major Cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern infrastructure.
- Hands-on COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 for z/OS experience.
- Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized environments.
- Experience migrating mainframe workloads via emulation, automated code conversion, or re-platforming.
- Strong architectural and design skills with DevOps focus.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable, high-availability solutions built on Rocket Enterprise Portfolio.
- Lead technical teams across customer, business, and infrastructure groups.
- Create PoCs and pilots to validate concepts.
- Present technical content to customers and internal peers.
- Align consulting partners with Rocket modernization methodology.
- Provide architectural guidance to enable successful customer engagements worldwide.
- Develop technical content such as blogs and whitepapers.
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United States
Full time
R2026-6416
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We are looking for a highly skilled Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect to analyze, design, architect, and implement solutions that support our Customers’ Digital Transformation journeys. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for solving complex technical issues, establishing patterns and practices, and setting standards for the modernization of mainframe legacy environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical skill in at least one of the following focus areas:
- Infrastructure modernization: Deploy fit for purpose workload in a Hybrid Cloud infrastructure
- Application modernization: Evolve from monolithic application to Cloud-Native API
- Microservices Process modernization: Embrace an enterprise-wide DevOps discipline to deliver application faster
Helping Customers and Systems Integrators to design scalable, high availability application solutions built on the Rocket Enterprise Portfolio/Enterprise Server solution.
Working as a technical leader alongside customer business, development and infrastructure teams.
Create Conduct proof of concept technology analysis and pilots.
Conduct customer presentations and internal presentations/trainings to peer groups.
Enable and align consulting partners with Rocket Enterprise Portfolio (Enterprise Server/Enterprise Developer/Enterprise Analyzer) mainframe modernization approach and methodology.
Provide the architectural guidance and recommendations necessary to promote successful Customer engagements worldwide.
Technical content composition and delivery: blogs, whitepapers, technical presentations at major conferences.
Advanced Technical Degree in Computer Science or related field
At least 4 to 10 years of experience leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives.
Experience leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives.
Knowledge of major Cloud Provider infrastructure and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloud Foundry, Docker / Kubernetes.
Experience with analyzing on-premises mainframe environment applications and process to formulate plans for modernizing workloads that achieve Customer’s desired business outcomes.
Relevant Business and IT Architecture Certifications such as, AWS Solution Architect Professional, Microsoft AZURE Solution Architect, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.
Fluent in written and verbal English.
Prior Experience in leading Customer migrations from Mainframe to Rocket Enterprise Server platform Technical Experience in at least one of these areas:
Infrastructure Modernization
Experience with tools and methodologies used to migrate mainframe workloads via hardware/middleware emulation, automated code conversion, and re-platforming.
Experience with COBOL modernization and porting application code across platforms.
Hands‑on technical experience with mainframe, non‑x86 legacy systems and with technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, IMS DB/DC, Assembler, PL/I, REXX, flat/sequential files, GDGs, and VSAM.
Must have an analytical mind set to analyze test result and facilitate defect resolution.
Experience design/architecting distributed and Cloud environments (target environments) – including OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Containers.
Application Modernization
Strong analysis skills with solid concepts in Architecture and Design. Should have joined projects to refactor complex business applications.
Knowledge of Cloud Computing, Containers, Microservices, and Serverless technology.
Experience with Business Rules‑extraction from COBOL/PL1.
Experience architecting high availability, resilient, fault tolerant systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal/vertical scaling.
Knowledge of Webservices, Microservices, APIs and exposing Application components to alternate platforms.
Process Modernization
Complete understanding of software development lifecycle including DevOps toolchains.
Experience configuring automation pipelines in GitHub, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins or similar tools.
Familiarity with agile engineering practices like Test Automation, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), DevOps, and Test Data Management, etc.
Experience with implementing and operating DevOps and Agile tools/platforms across some part of the development lifecycle.
Ability and interest in travel to our customers around the world, as needed.
Commitment to Rocket Core values of empathy, humanity, trust and love.
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The base salary range for this role is $154,575.00 - $194,650.00 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time
Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents
Life and disability coverage
Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions
Monthly student debt benefit program
Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities
Leadership and skills training opportunities
EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision‑making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.
Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.
As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back‑end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.
At Rocket, software is about more than just code—it’s about people. We are passionate problem‑solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we’re serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.
Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.
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