Remote Senior Mainframe Modernization Architect

Ensono; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 156,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid days off

Health plan options (3)

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Ensono seeks a Senior Architect for Mainframe Modernization to advise clients on transformation and re-platforming initiatives. You will partner with Sales and Consulting to craft strategies, run discovery workshops, and document solutions that meet complex technical and business needs.

You will lead solution development sessions, present compelling business cases, and secure executive buy-in while collaborating with Product Management to shape the technology roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences.
• 20+ years of experience as an architect or equivalent in hosting/network space (preferably with a service provider).
• Over 12 years’ experience as a Modernization or Migration Architect, leading legacy system upgrades with minimal disruption.
• Hands-on experience with Mainframe Application migration and legacy modernization projects.
• 15+ years of experience with strong expertise across the mainframe technology stack including COBOL, Natural, Adabas, Easytrieve, Db2, IMS, JCL, CICS, VSAM, RACF, z/OS, PL/I, and Assembler.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Consulting to create Pursuit, Solution, and Sales strategies for large global clients.
• Conduct discovery and assessment workshops to drive client account penetration.
• Develop and document solutions meeting client requirements for transformation and re-platforming.
• Conduct solution development sessions and present technical solutions and business cases.
• Gain executives buy-in for complex solutions through executive discussions.
• Provide trusted-advisor consultation drawing from technology know-how and past experiences.
• Align with Product Management to drive product enhancements and tech roadmap changes.
• Assist in driving stability and innovation within client environments and create client-centric solutions.

Skills

Mainframe modernization

COBOL

JCL

CICS

Db2

Python

AI/AI-driven modernization

Cloud integration

Leadership

Solution architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences

Tools

Java frameworks

Python scripting

C# frameworks

Job description

Ensono seeks a Senior Architect for Mainframe Modernization to advise clients on transformation and re-platforming initiatives. You will partner with Sales and Consulting to craft strategies, run discovery workshops, and document solutions that meet complex technical and business needs.

You will lead solution development sessions, present compelling business cases, and secure executive buy-in while collaborating with Product Management to shape the technology roadmap.