Solution Architect - IBM mainframe | Woodlawn, MD - Onsite | Contract W2 only

We are seeking a Solution Architect with deep experience in IBM mainframe environments and modern AWS/Java/Spring Boot architecture. This role supports modernization and integration efforts within the Social Security Administration’s technology ecosystem., * Architect hybrid mainframe + cloud solutions using IBM z/OS, COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, DB2, and AWS services.

• Design modernization pathways for legacy workloads using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS Mainframe Modernization.
• Develop integration patterns between mainframe systems and cloud-native applications (REST APIs, event-driven services).
• Lead solution design sessions with client stakeholders, engineering teams, and modernization partners.
• Translate legacy business logic into scalable, secure, cloud-ready architectures.
• Ensure compliance with client security, audit, and federal IT standards.
• Support Agile delivery across multi-year modernization initiatives.

• 10+ years working with IBM mainframe technologies (COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, DB2).
• 5+ years architecting AWS solutions (Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS PostgreSQL, IAM, KMS).
• Strong background in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and enterprise integration.
• Experience with AWS Mainframe Modernization or equivalent migration frameworks.
• Ability to design strangler fig migration patterns and coexistence architectures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with federal stakeholders.
• Must be able to work on site in Woodlawn, MD Monday Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mainframe-to-cloud data migration (VSAM, DB2 AWS RDS/S3).
• Experience with enterprise print systems (EPA) modernization.
• Background in Agile delivery within federal environments.

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