Remote Senior Mainframe Modernization Architect

Ensono; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 156,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Dental & Vision

Fertility benefits

Paid parental leave

Education reimbursement

Sabbatical

Wellness program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ensono, a leading technology services provider, seeks a Mainframe Modernization Senior Architect to guide large‑scale modernization programs from discovery through migration. Remote to the United States, you’ll collaborate with Sales, Consulting, and Product teams to craft strategies and win executive buy‑in. Ideal candidates bring 20+ years in architecture, deep mainframe knowledge, and hands‑on modernization experience with Java, C#, Python, and cloud integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences.
• 20+ years of architect experience in hosting/network space (preferably with a service provider).
• Over 12 years’ experience as a Modernization or Migration Architect, leading legacy upgrades.
• Hands‑on experience with Mainframe migration and legacy modernization projects.
• 15+ years across mainframe stack: COBOL, Natural, Adabas, Easytrieve, Db2, IMS, JCL, CICS, VSAM, RACF, z/OS, PL/I, 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 penetration.
• Develop and document solutions meeting technical and business requirements for modernization.
• Conduct solution development sessions and present technical solutions and business cases.
• Gain executive buy‑in for complex solutions through high‑level technology discussions.
• Offer consultation and recommendations drawing from tech know‑how and past experiences.
• Align with Product Management to drive product enhancements and tech roadmap changes.
• Drive stability and innovation in current and future state based on client requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences

Tools

Java

C#

Python

AWS

Azure

Job description

Ensono, a leading technology services provider, seeks a Mainframe Modernization Senior Architect to guide large‑scale modernization programs from discovery through migration. Remote to the United States, you’ll collaborate with Sales, Consulting, and Product teams to craft strategies and win executive buy‑in. Ideal candidates bring 20+ years in architecture, deep mainframe knowledge, and hands‑on modernization experience with Java, C#, Python, and cloud integration.