Migration Architect (Mainframe to GCP

Migration Architect (Mainframe to GCP)

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** Location*
* Hybrid from - Dallas, TX, Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL, NJ, Atlanta, GA

** About the job you're considering*
* 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 Dev Ops practices.

** Your Role*
* The
** Hands-On Migration Architect - Mainframe to GCP
** is a
** senior technical leadership role
** responsible for driving enterprise-scale
** mainframe modernization and cloud migration initiatives
** on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

This role blends
** strategic architecture leadership
** with deep
** hands-on expertise
** across:

+ Mainframe technologies

+ Cloud platforms (GCP)

+ Application modernization

+ Data migration

+ Automation & Dev Ops

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** Architecture & Strategy*
* + 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)

** Migration & Modernization Execution*
* + Architect and execute dual-run / parallel testing strategies to:

+ Ensure data consistency

+ Validate transaction parity

+ 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

** Engineering & Platform Enablement*
* + Implement Dev Ops, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks

+ Drive platform engineering practices for modernization programs

+ Build data and telemetry solutions using:

+ Pub/Sub

+ Big Query

+ Cloud Storage

+ GKE

** Security, Compliance & Governance*
* Ensure:

+ Cloud security best practices

+ Identity and access management (IAM)

+ Encryption and auditability

+ Regulatory compliance across workloads

** Leadership & Stakeholder Management*
* + Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders

+ Lead enterprise modernization strategy discussions

+ Provide technical leadership across large-scale transformation programs

** Required Technical Expertise*
* ** Mainframe Technologies*
* + z/OS

+ COBOL

+ PL/I

+ JCL

+ CICS

+ IMS

+ DB2

+ VSAM

** Cloud & Modern Architecture*
* ** Strong experience in:*
* + Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture and services

+ Application modernization strategies

+ Hybrid cloud integrations

+ Event-driven architectures

+ Dev Ops and CI/CD automation

+ Cloud security and governance

** Experience Requirements*
* + 12+ years in enterprise application/platform architecture

+ 6+ years of hands-on experience in:

+ Mainframe modernization

+ Legacy transformation programs

+ Proven experience in leading large-scale mainframe-to-cloud migration initiatives

** Ideal Candidate Profile*
* A highly experienced architect who:

+ 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

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The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $82,082 to $193,440

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