Senior Remote Mainframe Modernization Architect

Ensono; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 156,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Fertility and family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Ensono is seeking an Expert Technology Consultant – Mainframe Modernization Senior Architect for a remote role in the United States. You will craft strategies with Sales and Consulting, lead discovery workshops, and design modernization solutions that align with client needs and technology roadmaps.

The role requires extensive mainframe expertise, cross-functional leadership, and proven ability to secure executive buy-in for complex transformations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences required.
• 20+ years as an architect in hosting/network space, preferably with a service provider.
• 12+ years as a Modernization or Migration Architect leading legacy upgrades.
• Hands-on experience with Mainframe Application migration and legacy modernization.
• 15+ years across mainframe tech stack: COBOL, Natural, Adabas, Db2, IMS, JCL, CICS, VSAM, RACF, z/OS, PL/I, Assembler.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Consulting to craft Pursuit, Solution, and Sales strategies for large global clients.
• Lead discovery workshops with cross-functional teams to penetrate client accounts.
• Develop solutions meeting technical and business needs for transformation and re-platforming.
• Conduct solution development sessions and present to varied audiences.
• Secure executive buy-in for complex solutions through high-level discussions.
• Act as trusted advisor, offering recommendations based on technology know-how and experience.
• Align with Product Management to influence roadmap enhancements.
• Drive stability and innovation for current and future client states.

Skills

20+ years architecture experience

12+ years modernization/migration

Crisis and expectation management

Team collaboration

Executive-level communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences

Tools

COBOL

Natural

Adabas

Easytrieve

Db2

IMS

JCL

CICS

VSAM

RACF

z/OS

PL/I

Assembler

Job description

Ensono is seeking an Expert Technology Consultant – Mainframe Modernization Senior Architect for a remote role in the United States. You will craft strategies with Sales and Consulting, lead discovery workshops, and design modernization solutions that align with client needs and technology roadmaps.

The role requires extensive mainframe expertise, cross-functional leadership, and proven ability to secure executive buy-in for complex transformations.