AI Engineer / AI Architect – Mainframe Modernization

AI Engineer / AI Architect – Mainframe Modernization Job ID: 51560484 Location: East Hartford, United States of America Category: Software Engineering Employment Type: Full time Job Description: DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) empowers global companies to operate their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private, and hybrid clouds. Many of the world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deliver exceptional service across the Enterprise Technology Stack, driving performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Discover more about our commitment to excellence for customers and colleagues at DXC.com. We are seeking an AI professional with strong mainframe expertise to design, develop, and deploy AI‑driven solutions that modernize and enhance legacy applications. This role bridges traditional mainframe environments with modern AI/ML technologies, enabling automation, intelligent insights, and scalable transformation of mission‑critical systems. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on experience with AI/ML models and tools and a deep understanding of mainframe operations, data structures, and workflows. Key Responsibilities Design and implement AI/ML solutions to modernize, optimize, and automate mainframe‑based applications and processes Analyze mainframe data sources (VSAM, DB2, flat files, logs, batch jobs) and prepare them for AI/ML consumption Develop models for use cases such as code modernization, anomaly detection, predictive operations, intelligent automation, and decision support Integrate AI solutions with mainframe platforms and distributed/cloud environments Build and maintain automation frameworks for data pipelines, model training, deployment, and monitoring Collaborate with mainframe engineers, application teams, and business stakeholders to translate legacy requirements into AI‑enabled capabilities Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, security, and compliance standards typical of mainframe environments Contribute to architectural decisions, best practices, and documentation for AI‑led modernization initiatives Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field Strong hands‑on experience with AI/ML concepts, models, and frameworks (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, NLP, generative AI) Proficiency with AI/ML tools and libraries (such as Python‑based frameworks, model training and deployment tools) Solid understanding of mainframe systems, including: z/OS architecture and operations COBOL, PL/I, JCL, or assembler (working knowledge) DB2, VSAM, batch processing, and transaction processing concepts Experience working with large‑scale enterprise data and complex legacy systems Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience applying AI to legacy application modernization or refactoring Familiarity with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks Exposure to cloud or hybrid architectures integrated with mainframe systems Knowledge of AIOps, intelligent monitoring, or operational analytics Experience with model governance, explainability, and responsible AI in enterprise environments Experience with AWS Cloud Platform Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $92,800 – $172,500. Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off. At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto Rico DXC Technology Company (DXC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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Salary : $92,800 - $172,500