Mainframe and Unikix Lead Consultant - Remote

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Date: Jan 26, 2026

Company: NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Mainframe and Unikix Lead Consultant - Remote USA to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

NTT DATA’s Application Modernization practice is the leading provider of rehosting and migrating of Legacy mainframe applications to the open platforms UNIX, Linux and Windows and the re-architecture of legacy applications.

This is a remote based position, but candidates must reside in the US and be able to work Central Time zone hours.

Responsibilities

• Solutions and executes migration of Mainframe applications into NTT DATA’s Uni Kix environment
• Uses knowledge of Mainframe technologies like COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, Assembler, DB2, IMS, files, etc to migrate off the Mainframe
• Uses knowledge of Uni Kix or Microfocus software to implement the solution
• Uses Linux scripting to implement migration glues
• Implements Dev Ops solutions on the rehosted system

Basic Requirements

• 6+ years in Mainframe migration/rehosting experience

Additional Skills

• Good understanding of legacy and current technologies; ability to identify code patterns and understand coding strategies; ability to propose, design and implement technical solutions, leveraging NTTDS tools and methodology, modern technologies, and frameworks; ability to create, automate and execute test cases and scripts
• Proven experience with the following practices:
• Works well with clients, their stakeholders and end users
• Experience in requirements solicitation
• Able to differentiate between needs & wants
• Experience in translating business requirements into technical requirements
• Ability to work well within the team
• Familiar with programming languages, and able to read some legacy code at a high-level to understand code rules
• Proven ability to apply programming languages to develop solutions to business needs
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or equivalent
• Familiarity with the following experience in large software projects
• Experience modernizing applications
• Linux Hands on Experience;
  Experience on Microfocus / Clerity (Unikix)

Note: Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role will depend on the nature of the role offered and will either be $,000 or $95-99/hour if the role is hired as a temporary position. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.

Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each…