Migration Architect (Mainframe to GCP)

CapgeminiChicago, ND
$82,082 - $193,440Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • z/OS
  • COBOL
  • PL/I
  • JCL
  • CICS
  • IMS
  • DB2
  • VSAM
  • 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
  • 12+ years in enterprise application/platform architecture
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe modernization
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in legacy transformation programs
  • Proven experience in leading large-scale mainframe-to-cloud migration initiatives

Nice To Haves

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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: Security frameworks, IAM models, Networking design, Governance policies, High Availability (HA) / Disaster Recovery (DR)
  • Architect and execute dual-run / parallel testing strategies to ensure data consistency, validate transaction parity, and benchmark performance
  • Lead end-to-end migration programs from mainframe to GCP
  • Design event-driven and API-led integration patterns between legacy and modern systems
  • Implement DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks
  • Drive platform engineering practices for modernization programs
  • Build data and telemetry solutions using Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and GKE
  • Ensure cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption and auditability, and regulatory compliance across workloads
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
  • Lead enterprise modernization strategy discussions
  • Provide technical leadership across large-scale transformation programs

Benefits

  • 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
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