Migration Architect (Mainframe to GCP)

Capgemini
Chicago, IL, United States
20 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$82,082.0 - $193,440.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Customer Information Control System (CICS) Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cloud Engineering COBOL (Programming Language) Continuous Integration IBM DB2 DevOps Job Control Language (JCL) Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Mainframes Pl/i
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Virtual Storage Access Methods Google Cloud Enterprise Software Applications HybridCloud Event Driven Architecture Legacy Systems

Job description

Capgemini is seeking a Hands-On Migration Architect (Mainframe to GCP) to lead enterprise-scale mainframe modernization and cloud migration initiatives on Google Cloud Platform, combining strategic architecture with deep technical execution.

As a senior architect, you will define target-state solutions, drive large-scale migration programs, and deliver secure, scalable, high-performance cloud architectures by leveraging expertise in mainframe technologies, GCP services, modernization patterns, and DevOps practices.

Your Role

The Hands-On Migration Architect - Mainframe to GCP is a senior technical leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-scale mainframe modernization and cloud migration initiatives on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)., Architecture & Strategy

  • Define and lead target-state architectures for migrating legacy mainframe systems to hybrid or cloud-native GCP environments

  • Design scalable, resilient, and secure architectures integrating mainframe workloads with GCP services

  • Define GCP landing zones, including

Requirements

Mainframe Technologies

  • z/OS

  • COBOL

  • PL/I

  • JCL

  • CICS

  • IMS

  • DB2

  • VSAM

Cloud & Modern Architecture

Strong experience in:

  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture and services

  • Application modernization strategies

  • Hybrid cloud integrations

  • Event-driven architectures

  • DevOps and CI/CD automation

  • Cloud security and governance

Experience Requirements

  • 12+ years in enterprise application/platform architecture

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in:

  • Mainframe modernization

  • Legacy transformation programs

  • Proven experience in leading large-scale mainframe-to-cloud migration initiatives, A highly experienced architect who:

  • Possesses deep mainframe modernization expertise

  • Demonstrates strong cloud architecture and migration execution capability

  • Has proven ability in stakeholder management and leadership

  • Can drive end-to-end transformation of legacy systems to GCP-based modern platforms

Benefits & conditions

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $82,082 to $193,440

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)

About the company

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world., Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

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