Mainframe to Cloud Migration Architect

Techstra is seeking an experienced Mainframe to Cloud Migration Architect with a minimum of 10 years of legacy platform rewrite experience and lead the transformation of a large legacy mainframe system to a modern cloud based application platform. 

From the day you join, you will hit the ground running surrounded by amazing people. Here is a look of some of the expectations and responsibilities for this position: 

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and plan the rewrite and migration of core functional capabilities of a large legacy mainframe application to a new modern cloud architecture. 

• Analyze existing mainframe systems, identify core functions, data structures and processes, and develop strategies for migration from legacy to new rewritten cloud native applications. 

• Design and implement solutions to migrate mainframe applications to modern architectures, such as cloud-based or distributed systems. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define success criteria for mainframe rewrite project. 
   
• Work closely with application developers and architects to ensure seamless integration of modernized components. 

• Evaluate and select appropriate tools and technologies to support mainframe migration efforts. 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship involved in the modernization process. 

• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of modernized applications to ensure high performance and reliability. 

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to mainframe modernization. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

• Proven experience as a Mainframe Modernization/Migration Lead or in a similar role. 

• Proficiency with mainframe technologies, languages, and environments (COBOL, PL/I, and Assembler, DB2, IMS, CICS, VMS, etc.) 

• Hands-on experience with migration tools, frameworks, and methodologies. 

• Development experience with modern technologies such as Java/J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot, Microservices, Angular, Kubernetes, Kafka, APIs, REST, and various cloud services. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams. 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Location: This position is remote.  

At Techstra Solutions, we help top companies and brands achieve the business value of Digital and Talent Transformation. We believe there are three components in successful business transformation: Business Strategy, Technology and Talent. It is the coming together of these three disciplines that enable companies to take full advantage of opportunities. It differentiates us. Our approach is holistic and all encompassing. We consider the full picture as we guide our clients on this journey. 

We are experts in transformation, business strategy, technology, innovation, and human capital management. We deliver our expertise through client consulting, innovative staffing solutions and software development. From strategy through implementation, we are dedicated to bringing our clients world-class business and talent solutions that fit strategic requirements and most importantly, deliver results.