Mainframe Development & Transformation Lead

Carpenter Technology • Reading, PA

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About The Position

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. MAINFRAME DEVELOPMENT & TRANSFORMATION LEAD JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY – We are seeking a forward-thinking technology leader to drive a strategic transformation of our mission-critical mainframe environment (COBOL, CICS, Batch, VSAM) that powers our manufacturing and testing operations. You will define the vision, roadmap, and execution strategy for transitioning legacy systems into resilient, supportable, scalable, modern architectures.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree required.
• 10+ years mainframe experience required.
• Demonstrated success leading modernization initiatives required.
• Experience with modernization tooling and accelerators required.
• Strong architectural and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion a comprehensive modernization vision.
• Build and maintain a multi-year transformation roadmap.
• Improve documentation and supportability (short-term).
• Assess existing mainframe systems for modernization opportunities.
• Lead modernization initiatives (replatforming, refactoring, rewriting).
• Guide COBOL/CICS conversion to modern languages.
• Leverage Generative AI based modernization tools.
• Enable the mainframe to be capable of modern tools for development
• Define target-state data architecture including VSAM migration.
• Introduce modern engineering practices.
• Mentor teams and drive organizational enablement.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• life
• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending accounts
• disability coverage
• 401k with company contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level