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# Senior Legacy Modernization Mainframe Lead

- **Company:** Manpower
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Mainframes, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Technical Debt, Containerization, Kubernetes, Microfocus, Docker, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ghqzu7

## About the Role

Our client, a leading organization in the technology and consulting industry, is seeking a Senior Legacy Modernization (Mainframe) leader to join their team. As a Senior Legacy Modernization (Mainframe) leader, you will be part of the IT modernization department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization., + 16+ years of experience in IT, with at least 10+ years leading cloud projects of various sizes and scopes.

 + Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees are preferred.

 + 5+ years of experience building solutions on cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, and non-hyperscaler products like Codeium and pool.ai.

 + 15+ years in application development and modernization, with a proven track record of large-scale legacy application transformation involving mainframe and iSeries platforms.

 + Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience with containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and enterprise frameworks such as MicroFocus, Raincode, and mLogica.

## Description

+ Evaluate mainframe application landscapes, identify legacy systems, and analyze technical debt to inform modernization strategies.

 + Develop comprehensive application modernization strategies, including target architecture, migration approaches, and technology roadmaps.

 + Design and architect cloud-native solutions for legacy application migration, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

 + Lead cross-functional teams through modernization projects, overseeing development, testing, and deployment phases.

 + Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions, providing strategic guidance and technical leadership.

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