Mainframe Modernization Architect

ZensarIndiaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

Legacy Modernization Skills

- Strong experience in mainframe / legacy modernization programs.

- Deep understanding of legacy application architecture, batch processing, data structures, and integration patterns.

- Experience with HP NonStop, COBOL, C++, TACL, Enscribe, SQL/MP, Pathway, or similar legacy platforms.

- Ability to assess legacy complexity and define practical modernization approaches.

Architecture Skills

- Strong enterprise architecture and solution design experience.

- Experience designing target-state architecture on modern cloud platforms.

- Ability to define application, data, integration, batch, and operational architecture.

- Good understanding of modular architecture, APIs, event-driven patterns, and cloud-native principles.

Cloud & Engineering Skills

- Experience with Microsoft Azure-based modernization preferred.

- Knowledge of .NET / C# / Azure SQL / API-based platforms.

- Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and release automation.

- Ability to work closely with Azure Platform Engineers and Solution Architects.

AI & Automation Skills

- Exposure to AI-assisted modernization tools or GenAI-based engineering workflows.

- Understanding of AI-based code analysis, documentation, rule extraction, and test generation.

- Ability to define validation controls for AI-generated outputs.

- Awareness of hallucination risks and need for human validation.

Agile Delivery Skills

- Strong experience working in Agile / Scrum / SAFe delivery models.

- Experience with phased delivery, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative validation.

- Ability to work with distributed teams across onshore and offshore locations.

- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Legacy Modernization Skills

- Strong experience in mainframe / legacy modernization programs.
- Deep understanding of legacy application architecture, batch processing, data structures, and integration patterns.
- Experience with HP NonStop, COBOL, C++, TACL, Enscribe, SQL/MP, Pathway, or similar legacy platforms.
- Ability to assess legacy complexity and define practical modernization approaches.

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Architecture Skills

- Strong enterprise architecture and solution design experience.
- Experience designing target-state architecture on modern cloud platforms.
- Ability to define application, data, integration, batch, and operational architecture.
- Good understanding of modular architecture, APIs, event-driven patterns, and cloud-native principles.

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Cloud & Engineering Skills

- Experience with Microsoft Azure-based modernization preferred.
- Knowledge of .NET / C# / Azure SQL / API-based platforms.
- Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and release automation.
- Ability to work closely with Azure Platform Engineers and Solution Architects.

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AI & Automation Skills

- Exposure to AI-assisted modernization tools or GenAI-based engineering workflows.
- Understanding of AI-based code analysis, documentation, rule extraction, and test generation.
- Ability to define validation controls for AI-generated outputs.
- Awareness of hallucination risks and need for human validation.

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Agile Delivery Skills

- Strong experience working in Agile / Scrum / SAFe delivery models.
- Experience with phased delivery, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative validation.
- Ability to work with distributed teams across onshore and offshore locations.
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.