Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect

Rocket Companies, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Health & wellness coverage

Life and disability coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Rocket Software Inc. is seeking a Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect to analyze, design, and implement modernizations for customers’ mainframe environments. In this hands-on role, you will set patterns, standards, and best practices across hybrid cloud modernization efforts.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in at least one focus area and will drive cross-functional engagements, craft PoCs, deliver technical content, and mentor consulting teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree required.
• 4–10 years leading customers with mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives.
• Experience with major Cloud Provider infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• SAFe or similar certs is a plus.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, high-availability solutions on Rocket Enterprise Portfolio.
• Lead customers with mainframe modernization initiatives.
• Create proofs-of-concept technology analyses and pilots.
• Present to customers and internal peer groups.

Skills

Mainframe modernization

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Technical leadership

Customer engagement

Education

Advanced Technical Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Cloud Foundry

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Job Description Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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:
• Ability and interest in travel to our customers around the world, as needed.
• Commitment to Rocket Core values of empathy, humanity, trust and love.

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.

What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:

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.

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 [e-mail]. 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!