> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1797077-migration-architect-mainframe-to-google-cloud-platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1797077-migration-architect-mainframe-to-google-cloud-platform). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Migration Architect - Mainframe to Google Cloud Platform

- **Company:** Capgemini
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $88,544.0 - $207,401.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computing Platforms, BigQuery, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Cloud Storage, COBOL (Programming Language), 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, Enterprise Software Applications, Change Data Capture, Cloud Migration, Virtual Agents, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c60c5b73-5609-47eb-a507-638da3b63a2e

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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


## Related Videos

- [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization)
- [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform)
- [Fireside Chat with Lea](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/551-fireside-chat-with-lea)
- [Migrating from COBOL with AI: A Moonshot Demo](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1531-migrating-from-cobol-with-ai-a-moonshot-demo)
- [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment)
- [AWS Migration within 3 months](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/196-aws-migration-within-3-months)

## Related Articles

- [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)
- [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)
- [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud)
- [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)