Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect

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Job Summary:

We are on the lookout for a talented Mainframe Modernization Solutions Architect to lead the analysis, design, architecture, and implementation of solutions that facilitate our customers' Digital Transformation journeys. In this dynamic role, you will address intricate technical challenges, establish best practices, and define standards for modernizing mainframe legacy systems. The perfect fit for this role will possess extensive technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Infrastructure Modernization: Optimize workloads in a Hybrid Cloud infrastructure.

Application Modernization: Transform monolithic applications into Cloud-Native APIs.

Microservices Process Modernization: Implement an enterprise-wide DevOps culture to accelerate application delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist customers and Systems Integrators in designing scalable, high-availability application solutions using the Rocket Enterprise Portfolio.

Serve as a technical leader collaborating with customer business, development, and infrastructure teams.

Conduct proof of concept technology analyses and pilot projects.

Deliver customer-focused presentations and internal training sessions.

Align consulting partners with the Rocket Enterprise Portfolio mainframe modernization approach.

Provide architectural guidance to ensure successful customer engagements globally.

Create technical content such as blogs, whitepapers, and presentations for major conferences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Advanced Technical Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

4 to 10 years of experience in leading mainframe and legacy modernization initiatives.

Hands-on experience with infrastructure from major Cloud Providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Proven ability to analyze on-premises mainframe applications and processes for modernization.

Relevant certifications such as AWS Solution Architect Professional or Microsoft AZURE Solution Architect.

Fluency in written and verbal English.

Experience leading customer migrations to the Rocket Enterprise Server platform with technical expertise in:

Infrastructure Modernization

Migration tools and methodologies for mainframe workloads.

COBOL modernization and code porting across platforms.

Technical experience with mainframe and non-x86 legacy systems including COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, and others.

Analytical mindset for analyzing test results and facilitating defect resolution.

Experience in designing and architecting distributed and Cloud environments.

Application Modernization

Strong analytical and architectural skills for refactoring complex business applications.

Knowledge of Cloud Computing, Microservices, and Serverless technology.

Experience in Business Rules extraction from COBOL/PL1.

Ability to design high-availability, fault-tolerant systems.

Familiarity with APIs and microservices architecture.

Process Modernization

Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle and DevOps practices.

Experience with automation tools such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.

Familiar with Agile engineering practices like Test Automation and Continuous Integration.

Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

Commitment to Rocket's core values of empathy, humanity, trust, and love.

Salary: The base salary range for this role is $154,575.00 - $194,650.00 per year, with potential variations based on skills, experience, and location.

Benefits at Rocket Software:

Unlimited vacation time along with paid holidays and sick leave.

Comprehensive health and wellness coverage for employees and their dependents.

Life and disability coverage.

Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings plan with matching contributions.

Monthly student debt benefit program.

Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement opportunities.

Access to leadership and skill development training.

Rocket Software is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, or disability status. We are also dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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