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# Migration Architect (Mainframe to GCP)

- **Company:** Capgemini
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $82,082.0 - $193,440.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, HybridCloud, Event Driven Architecture, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gn5402

## About the Role

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

## 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


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