Title: Mainframe Lead Location: Sunrise, FL
Duration: Long Term
Job Summary We are seeking a Mainframe Lead with strong expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies and experience leading modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will drive Mainframe-to-Java migration projects, provide technical leadership, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery of modernization programs. Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end Mainframe to Java migration engagements.
Act as the primary technical lead and point of contact for the project.
Analyze existing IBM Mainframe applications and define migration strategies.
Provide technical guidance throughout planning, design, migration, testing, and deployment phases.
Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to manage deliverables and dependencies.
Resolve technical challenges and drive project execution to ensure timely delivery.
Support modernization efforts by integrating legacy systems with distributed platforms and APIs.
Collaborate with business and technical teams to ensure smooth transition from Mainframe to modern architectures.
Required Skills
Strong experience with IBM Mainframe (z/OS).
Hands-on expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM.
Good understanding of Mainframe architecture, batch processing, and transaction systems.
Knowledge of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices concepts.
Basic to intermediate experience with Java.
Basic knowledge of Kotlin.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead projects independently and manage stakeholder expectations.
Preferred Skills
Experience in Mainframe Modernization or Mainframe-to-Java Migration projects.
Prior experience leading technical teams or large migration engagements.
Understanding of legacy modernization strategies and integration patterns.
Exposure to vendor coordination and offshore/onshore team collaboration.
Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Sunrise, FL
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
Cobol Programming Languageunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Delivery Managementunmatched
Distributed Computingunmatched
IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System)unmatched
IBM DB2unmatched
IBM Mainframeunmatched
IBM z-OS Operating Systemunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
JCL (Job Control Language)unmatched
Javaunmatched
Kotlinunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mainframe Computerunmatched
Microservicesunmatched
Migration Strategyunmatched
Offshoringunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
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