Migration Architect - Mainframe to Google Cloud Platform

Capgemini
Chicago, United States of America
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 207K

Job location

Chicago, United States of America

Tech stack

API
Computing Platforms
Google BigQuery
Customer Information Control System (CICS)
Cloud Storage
COBOL
Continuous Integration
Data Migration
IBM DB2
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Job Control Language (JCL)
Identity and Access Management
Mainframes
Performance Tuning
Pl/i
Virtual Storage Access Methods
Google Cloud Platform
Enterprise Software Applications
Change Data Capture
Cloud Migration
Virtual Agents
Legacy Systems

Job description

Senior technical and strategic role responsible for leading large-scale mainframe modernization and cloud migration initiatives on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). Requires deep expertise in both legacy mainframe technologies and modern cloud architectures., * Lead enterprise-scale mainframe modernization and migration programs to Google Cloud Platform

  • Advise executive stakeholders (VPs, steering committees) on cloud transformation strategies and roadmaps

  • Assess and modernize legacy systems built on: COBOL, PL/I

  • CICS, IMS

  • DB2, VSAM

  • JCL, batch workloads

  • Design migration strategies: Re-host (Lift & Shift)

  • Re-platform

  • Re-factor

  • Architect Google Cloud Platform Dual Run solutions for parallel testing, validation, and risk-free cutovers

  • Design event-driven integrations using: Pub/Sub

  • APIs

  • BigQuery

  • Cloud Storage

  • GKE

  • Develop end-to-end Google Cloud Platform architecture including: Applications

  • Data

  • Networking

  • Security

  • Governance

  • Disaster Recovery

  • Define data migration strategies, including: Change Data Capture (CDC)

  • Reconciliation and rollback

  • Performance optimization

  • Drive automation, DevOps, CI/CD, and Agentic AI adoption

  • Support production cutovers, troubleshooting, and post-migration stabilization

Requirements

  • Mainframe modernization expertise
  • Google Cloud Platform architecture and services
  • Cloud migration strategies (re-host, re-platform, re-factor)
  • Event-driven and hybrid architectures
  • Security, IAM, compliance, and governance
  • DevOps, CI/CD, and automation

Experience

  • 12+ years in enterprise application/platform architecture
  • 6+ years in mainframe modernization or legacy transformation
  • Proven experience leading enterprise-scale mainframe-to-cloud migration programs

Ideal Candidate A highly experienced architect with deep expertise in mainframe systems, Google Cloud Platform, cloud migration, and automation, capable of leading end-to-end modernization programs from strategy and design to production deployment and stabilization while effectively managing senior stakeholders.

Benefits & conditions

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $ 88,544 to $207,401 Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity. It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada) Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada) Life and disability insurance Employee assistance programs Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

About the company

Capgemini ist einer der weltweit führenden Anbieter von Management- und IT-Beratung, Technologie-Services und Digitaler Transformation. Als ein Wegbereiter für Innovation unterstützt das Unternehmen seine Kunden bei deren komplexen Herausforderungen rund um Cloud, Digital und Plattformen.

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