Mainframe Modernization Architect

• Experienced in Assessment and Strategy Development by evaluating mainframe application landscape, identifying legacy systems, and analyzing their technical debt.
• Defining a comprehensive application modernization strategy for mainframe and iseries technology stack including target architecture, migration approach, and technology roadmap. 
• Experienced in defining the design and architecture for migrating / modernizing cloud-native architectures for legacy applications, considering scalability, performance, and security. 
• Selecting appropriate modernization techniques mastering the R-factors like re-platforming, refactoring, or replacing applications based on business needs. 
• Creating detailed technical blueprints for migration and modernization projects. 
• Implementation and Oversight by Leading cross-functional teams through the application modernization process, including development, testing, and deployment. 
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and making necessary adjustments to the modernization plan. 
• Collaborating with stakeholders, partners to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and develop a strategic vision for application modernization.
• Provide Technical Leadership to guide teams through technical challenges and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Define and provide strategy for OCM and new operating model for the modernized estate and enable new service definition

Your skills and experiences

• Experience with minimum of Experience in leading IT related “Cloud ” projects of various size/scope.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Experience building solutions and products on cloud computing infrastructure (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform and non hyperscaler products like Codeium, pool.ai etc.) to modernize mainframe infrastructure and applications
• Application Development and Modernization with Hyperscalers like Azure , AWS , Google Cloud Platform
• Proven record of accomplishment of solutioning and delivering large scale legacy application modernization and transformation deals with mainframe and/or iSeries platforms
• Deep understanding of various cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and nice to have experience in non hyperscalar enterprise cloud frameworks and their capabilities for application modernization.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages, frameworks, and design patterns relevant to cloud-native development.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, MicroFocus, Raincode, mLogica) for improved scalability and deployment.