Senior Mainframe Modernization Architect

Accenture PLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Specialist/Associate Manager to anchor modernization programs. You will lead hands-on COBOL, JCL, and DB2 work, guide project teams, and shape modernization roadmaps. Travel up to 100% may be required based on client needs.

Role spans technical leadership, collaboration with architects, and client engagement to deliver high-impact transformations across mainframe ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on mainframe development in COBOL/JCL/VSAM/CICS/DB2, etc.
• 3+ years leading or delivering mainframe modernization initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (12 years of work exp.) or associate degree with 6+ years.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME guidance across core mainframe tech and project teams.
• Lead design, development, and modernization of mainframe apps.
• Evaluate legacy systems and propose actionable modernization strategies.
• Oversee modernization roadmaps from inception to go-live.
• Mentor junior team members and grow the practice roadmap.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

CICS

DB2

Assembler

REXX

SPUFI

TSO/ISPF

RACF

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

IBM Certified

PMP

SAFe

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Specialist/Associate Manager to anchor modernization programs. You will lead hands-on COBOL, JCL, and DB2 work, guide project teams, and shape modernization roadmaps. Travel up to 100% may be required based on client needs.

Role spans technical leadership, collaboration with architects, and client engagement to deliver high-impact transformations across mainframe ecosystems.