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# Mainframe Modernization & Cloud Transformation

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Hartford, CT, United States
- **Salary:** $104,850.0 - $166,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Batch Processing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, COBOL (Programming Language), Data Transformation, Data Structures, IBM DB2, DevOps, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Online Transaction Processing, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Togaf, Containerization, AngularJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Microservices
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7cf6a1386f33d49d

## About the Role

15+ years of experience in software architecture, enterprise application development, or large-scale transformation programs.
Proven experience leading mainframe modernization initiatives involving COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, copybooks, batch processing, and online transaction systems.
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, cloud-native application development, microservices architecture, and API design.
Deep knowledge of AWS cloud services, including compute, networking, security, storage, observability, resiliency, and cost optimization best practices.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Angular applications and modern front-end architectures.
Hands-on expertise with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, containerization, and cloud deployment platforms.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
These will help you stand out
Experience delivering modernization programs within the insurance or other highly regulated industries.
Experience implementing AI-assisted software engineering, code transformation, or agentic development platforms.
Knowledge of prompt engineering, large language models, and AI governance frameworks within enterprise environments.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification.
TOGAF or other enterprise architecture certifications.
Experience leading globally distributed teams and complex multi-workstream transformation programs.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

## Description

Define and own the target-state architecture across a portfolio of approximately 50 applications, including modernization strategy, API architecture, cloud adoption, data transformation, and front-end integration.
Lead architecture governance by establishing standards, reusable patterns, and solution review processes that enable consistency across multiple delivery teams
Drive mainframe modernization initiatives by guiding the extraction and transformation of business rules, data structures, and workflows from legacy technologies including COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and related mainframe environments
Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement scalable Java microservices, modern APIs, cloud-native solutions, and enterprise Angular applications.
Define architecture and governance standards for AI-assisted software modernization, including code transformation, business rule extraction, quality validation, and human review processes.
Provide technical leadership, manage architectural risks, ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements, and serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in a client office in Hartford, Connecticut and 2 days remote. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered