Remote Mainframe Modernization Architect - Cloud-Native & DevOps

Rocket Software; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation time

Health and wellness coverage

Life and disability coverage

401(k) and Roth savings with matching

Student debt benefit

Tuition & certificate reimbursement

Leadership and skills training

Job summary

Rocket Software is seeking a skilled Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect to analyze, design, and implement modernization strategies for customer environments. You will lead technical teams, architect solutions, and set modernization patterns across hybrid/cloud platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on work in modernization, DevOps adoption, and delivering scalable architectures. Travel to customer sites and global engagements may be required, with a focus on Rocket Enterprise technology.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4–10 years of experience leading mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives.
• Experience with major cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP) and modern architectures.
• Proven ability to design and implement mainframe modernization solutions.
• Strong knowledge of COBOL modernization, code conversion, and re-platforming.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, high-availability modernization solutions for customers.
• Lead technical discussions with customer teams and partners.
• Create proof-of-concept analyses and pilots.
• Deliver technical presentations and trainings.
• Align partners with Rocket modernization methodologies.
• Provide architectural guidance for customer engagements worldwide.
• Contribute technical content (blogs, whitepapers, presentations).

Skills

Mainframe modernization

Cloud & DevOps

Architecture & design

Technical leadership

Analytical mindset

English communication

Education

Advanced Technical Degree in Computer Science

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Docker

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2 for z/OS

IMS DB/DC

VSAM

Job description

Rocket Software is seeking a skilled Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect to analyze, design, and implement modernization strategies for customer environments. You will lead technical teams, architect solutions, and set modernization patterns across hybrid/cloud platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on work in modernization, DevOps adoption, and delivering scalable architectures. Travel to customer sites and global engagements may be required, with a focus on Rocket Enterprise technology.