Senior Legacy Modernization (Mainframe) lead

Capgemini
San Francisco, CA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$88,544.0 - $207,401.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Computer Engineering Software Design Patterns Mainframes Software Engineering Google Cloud Cloud Platform System Technical Debt Containerization
+5 more
Kubernetes Microfocus Docker Legacy Systems Programming Languages

Job description

  • Experienced in Assessment and Strategy Development by evaluating mainframe application landscape, identifying legacy systems, and analyzing their technical debt.
  • Defining a comprehensive application modernization strategy for mainframe and iseries technology stack including target architecture, migration approach, and technology roadmap.
  • Experienced in defining the design and architecture for migrating / modernizing cloud-native architectures for legacy applications, considering scalability, performance, and security.
  • Selecting appropriate modernization techniques mastering the R-factors like re-platforming, refactoring, or replacing applications based on business needs.
  • Creating detailed technical blueprints for migration and modernization projects.
  • Implementation and Oversight by Leading cross-functional teams through the application modernization process, including development, testing, and deployment.
  • Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and making necessary adjustments to the modernization plan.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders, partners to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and develop a strategic vision for application modernization.
  • Provide Technical Leadership to guide teams through technical challenges and ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Define and provide strategy for OCM and new operating model for the modernized estate and enable new service definition

Requirements

Do you have experience in Senior leadership?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * 16+ years of experience with minimum of 10+ years of experience leading IT related “Cloud “ projects of various size/scope.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience building solutions and products on cloud computing infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP and non hyperscaler products like Codeium, pool.ai etc.) to modernize mainframe infrastructure and applications
  • 15+ years in Application Development and Modernization with Hyperscalers like Azure , AWS , GCP
  • Proven record of accomplishment of solutioning and delivering large scale legacy application modernization and transformation deals with mainframe and/or iSeries platforms
  • Deep understanding of various cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and nice to have experience in non hyperscalar enterprise cloud frameworks and their capabilities for application modernization.
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages, frameworks, and design patterns relevant to cloud-native development.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, MicroFocus, Raincode, mLogica) for improved scalability and deployment.

Benefits & conditions

3.73.7 out of 5 stars San Francisco, CA $88,544 - $207,401 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance, The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $88,544 -$207,401

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)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

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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