Lead Mainframe Modernization Consultant
Remote
Contract
Summary
Responsible for leading end-to-end mainframe modernization programs, including strategy, planning, and execution across legacy systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Define modernization roadmap and approach (replatforming, refactoring, rehosting).
• Lead assessment and modernization of Mainframe applications.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders and internal teams for governance and delivery.
• Ensure compliance, security, and performance standards during assessment and migration.
• Mentor consultants and oversee technical execution.
Required Skills
• Expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, Assembler.
• Experience of leading mainframe modernization assessment.
• Experience of executing a mainframe modernization is a must.
• Experience with modernization tools (Micro Focus, BluAge, Heirloom) including AI/GenAI based tooling/use case.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Experience
15+ years in mainframe technologies and 6+ years in modernization projects with leadership responsibilities. |