Migration Architect; Mainframe to Google Cloud Platform

Position: Migration Architect (Mainframe to Google Cloud Platform)
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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 Google Cloud Platform) 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, Google Cloud Platform services, modernization patterns, and Dev Ops practices.

Your Role

The Hands-On Migration Architect Mainframe to Google Cloud Platform is a senior technical leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-scale mainframe modernization and cloud migration initiatives on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
This role blends strategic architecture leadership with deep hands-on expertise across:

* Mainframe technologies

* Cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform)

* 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 Google Cloud Platform environments

* Design scalable, resilient, and secure architectures integrating mainframe workloads with Google Cloud Platform services

* Define Google Cloud Platform 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 Google Cloud Platform

* 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 (Google Cloud Platform) 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 Google Cloud Platform-based modern platforms

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $82,082 to $193,440
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In addition to base salary, this role may be…