Mainframe Modernization Architect

Ensono
Bengaluru +2 more

Who this role is best for

Geared toward experienced mainframe architects comfortable with client-facing strategy development and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 20+ years of experience in hosting and network architecture, especially those with a service provider background
    — “20+ years of experience as an architect or equivalent in the hosting and network space (preferably with a service provider)”
  • Individuals who have led over 12 years of mainframe modernization and migration projects with a focus on minimizing business disruption
    — “Over 12 years' experience as a Modernization or Migration Architect, leading legacy system upgrades to new platforms with minimal business disruption.”
  • Candidates with deep technical knowledge of mainframe technologies like COBOL, Db2, JCL, and CICS
    — “15+ years of experience with strong expertise across the mainframe technology stack, including COBOL, Natural, Adabas, Easytrieve, Db2, IMS, JCL, CICS, VSAM, RACF, z/OS, PL/I, and Assembler.”
  • Professionals with a track record of driving product enhancements and shaping technology roadmaps
    — “Align and partner with Product Management to help drive appropriate product enhancements and changes to technology roadmap”
  • Individuals experienced in presenting solutions to diverse audiences, including executives and senior stakeholders
    — “Present technical solutions and business cases to a wide variety of audience”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be available for late afternoon to evening IST shifts, which may impact work-life balance
    — “Shift Timings: 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM IST”
  • The role demands strong expertise in legacy mainframe systems, which may require specialized training or experience
    — “Hands-on experience with Mainframe Application migration and legacy modernization projects.”
  • Candidates should be prepared for complex client interactions and executive-level engagements
    — “Gain executives buy in for complex solutions by engaging in executive and senior-level technology discussions”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your leadership in re-platforming legacy systems with minimal disruption in your resume and interviews
    — “leading legacy system upgrades to new platforms with minimal business disruption.”
  • Emphasize your ability to collaborate with Sales, Consulting, and Product teams to drive client strategies
    — “Collaborate with their counterparts in the Sales and Consulting organizations to create Pursuit, Solution, and Sales strategies for large existing global clients”
  • Showcase your experience in AI-driven modernization or automation to align with the role’s innovation focus
    — “Demonstrated ability to understand and leverage Artificial Intelligence, applying AI-driven strategies and tools to modernize legacy systems”
  • Demonstrate your ability to document solutions with attention to detail and accountability
    — “Has experience in technical documentation to capture solution components in a timely manner while ensuring acceptable level of detail, data integrity, and accountability”
  • Demonstrate experience in hybrid cloud and public cloud platforms like AWS or Azure in your technical background
    — “Understanding of (and experience with) public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid solutions preferred”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful mainframe modernization projects
  • executive buy-in for complex solutions
Typical background
architect or equivalent in hosting and network spacemodernization or migration architect

Skills & requirements

Required

Mainframe ArchitectureLegacy ModernizationMainframe Technology StackSolution DevelopmentTechnical Presentations

Preferred

Project ManagementData MigrationModern Java And C# Frameworks

Stack & domain

Mainframe Application MigrationLegacy Modernization ProjectsCobolNaturalAdabasEasytrieveDb2IMSJCLCICSVSAMRACFZ/osPL/IAssemblerCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkTechnologyEngineeringComputer Sciences

About the role

Original posting from Ensono

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things!  We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose:

Honesty, Reliability, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Passion.

 About the role and what you'll be doing:

Collaborate with their counterparts in the Sales and Consulting organizations to create Pursuit, Solution, and Sales strategies for large existing global clients

Conduct discovery and assessment workshops (often in collaboration with resources from consulting, operations and product teams) to help drive further penetration of the client account

Develop and document solutions that meet client’s (technical and business) requirements and allow them to adapt to changing industry needs with a focus on transformation and re-platform efforts

Conduct solution development sessions and present technical solutions and business cases to a wide variety of audience

Gain executives buy in for complex solutions by engaging in executive and senior-level technology discussions

Gain clients’ confidence as a trusted advisor by offering consultation and recommendations drawing from technology know-how and past experiences

Align and partner with Product Management to help drive appropriate product enhancements and changes to technology roadmap

Aid in driving stability and innovation within the client’s current and future state and create solutions based on client requirements and available product offerings

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences

20+ years of experience as an architect or equivalent in the hosting and network space (preferably with a service provider)

Over 12 years' experience as a Modernization or Migration Architect, leading legacy system upgrades to new platforms with minimal business disruption.

Hands-on experience with Mainframe Application migration and legacy modernization projects.

15+ years of experience with strong expertise across the mainframe technology stack, including COBOL, Natural, Adabas, Easytrieve, Db2, IMS, JCL, CICS, VSAM, RACF, z/OS, PL/I, and Assembler.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience in managing projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing multi-phase/multi-dimensional/multi-resource projects to conclusion while maintaining high client satisfaction

Demonstrated expertise in data migration, with a strong emphasis on understanding and working with legacy data structures to effectively convert and modernize them into modern database platforms.

Skilled in evaluating mainframe legacy applications and developing comprehensive modernization plans.

Demonstrated development experience with modern Java and C# frameworks, including designing and implementing scalable enterprise applications.

Additionally, has extensive experience working with Python, applying the language for scripting, automation, data analysis, and developing scalable backend systems that facilitate enterprise modernization efforts.

Understanding of (and experience with) public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid solutions preferred

Demonstrated ability to understand and leverage Artificial Intelligence, applying AI-driven strategies and tools to modernize legacy systems and enhance data migration efforts.

Skilled in identifying use cases for AI within legacy modernization practices, driving innovation by integrating intelligent automation, advanced analytics, and machine learning solutions to streamline processes and create future-ready technologically

Well versed in the hosting technology landscape including compute, storage, backup, network, security, DR, DevOps and IT governance

Good understanding of the sales process for large and complex opportunities.

Resourceful and confident in Crisis and Expectation management and confident under pressure

Has experience in technical documentation to capture solution components in a timely manner while ensuring acceptable level of detail, data integrity, and accountability

Ability to share knowledge and expertise among various organizations within the company and to facilitate teamwork among those organizations to better serve our clients

Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills

Proficient with common office applications such as MS Outlook, MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Visio

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral, written and presentation)

Shift Timings: 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM IST

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to caste, colour, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, HIV status, or any other status protected by law. Candidates with disabilities who require accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact our Talent Acquisition team to place a request.

Source: Ensono careers

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