Migration Architect (Mainframe to GCP)

Capgemini • Chicago, ND

3d • $82,082 - $193,440 • Hybrid

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed