Description

• We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Modernization Lead with strong expertise in Micro Focus Enterprise Suite (now Rocket Software) technologies to lead and deliver large-scale mainframe transformation programs.
• The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of mainframe modernization strategies, application rehosting, replatforming, and migration to distributed or cloud environments.
• The role involves assessing legacy applications, defining modernization roadmaps, executing migration projects, and collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to ensure successful transformation outcomes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead end-to-end mainframe modernization initiatives using Micro Focus/Rocket Software solutions.
• Perform application portfolio assessments and modernization feasibility analysis.
• Design and implement modernization strategies including:
  • Rehosting
  • Replatforming
  • Refactoring
  • Application Transformation
• Analyze and migrate COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, and VSAM-based applications.
• Configure and implement Micro Focus Enterprise Server and Enterprise Developer environments.
• Support migration of mainframe workloads to Linux, Windows, AWS, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Develop migration plans, cutover strategies, testing approaches, and rollback procedures.
• Collaborate with architecture, infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams.
• Conduct code remediation, modernization, and performance optimization activities.
• Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) and modernization assessments.
• Prepare technical documentation, architecture diagrams, governance artifacts, and solution blueprints.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership throughout project execution.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ Years

Required Technical Skills

Micro Focus Technologies (Must Have)

• Micro Focus Enterprise Server.
• Micro Focus Enterprise Developer.
• Enterprise Test Server.
• Enterprise Analyzer.
• Micro Focus Application Analyzer.
• Mainframe Express (Preferred).
• Host Access Management.

Mainframe Technologies

• COBOL / Visual COBOL.
• JCL.
• CICS.
• DB2 / IMS DB.
• VSAM.
• REXX (Good to Have).
• TSO/ISPF.

Modernization Experience

• Mainframe Rehosting and Replatforming.
• Legacy Application Assessment.
• Code Conversion and Remediation.
• Data Migration Strategies.
• DevOps Modernization.
• API Enablement for Mainframe Applications.
• Application Decomposition and Transformation.

Cloud & Platform Skills

• AWS.
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Databases

• DB2 LUW (Good to Have).
• SQL Server.
• PostgreSQL.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of IT experience.
• Hands-on experience with mainframe technologies and modernization projects.
• Proven experience implementing Micro Focus/Rocket Software modernization solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and application migration patterns.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure or AWS Mainframe Modernization programs.
• Experience migrating large-scale banking, insurance, telecom, or retail applications.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and microservices.
• TOGAF, Azure, AWS, or Micro Focus certifications.
• Experience with API-led integration and modernization frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Solution Architecture.

Must-Have Skills

• Micro Focus / Rocket Software Mainframe Modernization experience.
• Experience with automated code analysis and transformation tools.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted modernization approaches.
• Experience in legacy-to-cloud transformation programs.

Success Criteria

• Successful migration of mainframe workloads with minimal business disruption.
• Reduced operational costs through modernization initiatives.
• Improved application maintainability and performance.
• Accelerated deployment cycles through DevOps adoption.
• Successful cloud migration and modernization outcomes

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree