Mainframe Modernization Architect

As an organization, Global Services provides a continuum of services ranging from Engagement Management to full functional Outsourcing including Offshore Centers in Canada and India. Our model provides the ability to engage customers beyond staffing when asked for more ownership, capabilities, or methodology while enhancing client/consultant support.At TEKsystems Global Services, we live in the tech world. We’re out in front of the trends and tools that shape industry and create fresh opportunities. All-in, fully engaged, high energy partnership is how we approach everything – our commitments and our people. Our people are at the center, fueling our high-performance and our inclusive culture. Let’s partner. Together, we can accomplish amazing things. Here’s what the opportunity requires : Mainframe Modernization ArchitectTEKsystems Global Services (TGS) is looking for highly talented hands-on mainframe modernization architects to help accelerate our growing Professional Services business. We are looking for hands on Architects who are passionate and has skills on: Thought Leadership with extensive knowledge in legacy modernization techniques related tools and approaches Working as a technical leader alongside customer business, development, and infrastructure teams Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges Highly technical and analytical, possessing 10+ years of implementation/consulting experience Deep hands-on experience leading the design, development, and deployment of business software at scale Strong verbal and written communications skills and ability to work effectively across organization Bachelor-level technical degree required; Computer Science or Math background preferred; MS degree desiredBASIC QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of hands-on technical experience with mainframe, non-x86 legacy systems and with technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, Assembler, PL/I, Java, Rexx, flat/sequential files, GDGs, and VSAM 5+ years of experience designing architectures for highly available, highly scalable, and highly secure enterprise systems Familiarity with tools and methodologies used to migrate mainframe workloads via hardware/middleware emulation, automated code conversion, and re-platforming Familiarity with analyzing on-premises mainframe applications and data stores to formulate plans for modernizing workloads that achieve customer’s desired business outcomes Current hands-on implementation experience required Ability to travel to client locations as needed (25%)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with COBOL modernization and porting application code across platforms Experience with proprietary legacy data store migration to relational databases Experience augmenting mainframe and non-x86 legacy systems Experience with legacy systems data replication or messaging Experience working with mainframe migration-related partnersTEKsystems offers a comprehensive list of benefits including the following: Medical, Dental & Vision Health Savings Paid Time-Off Short & Long-Term Disability Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Transportation Benefits 401(k) Life & AD&D & Supplemental Life $135K to $165K DOE About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.We are an equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view the EEO is the law poster click here. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance a position, please call 888-472-3411 or email mpowers@teksystems.com. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.