Mainframe Specialist

About the Role

Are you a seasoned Mainframe Specialist with deep, hands-on command of COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, and RACF? We are looking for exceptional talent to join our Mainframe Modernization practice and serve as a technical anchor for high-impact transformation programs. Depending on experience, this role may be filled at the Mainframe Specialist or Associate Manager level.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership

+ Serve as subject-matter expert across core mainframe technologies, providing hands-on guidance to project teams and clients.

+ Lead the design, development, and modernization of mainframe applications, enforcing best practices and architectural standards.

+ Evaluate legacy systems and propose actionable modernization strategies-covering rehosting, refactoring, re-platforming, and reengineering approaches.

+ Oversee the implementation of approved modernization roadmaps, from inception through go-live.

Collaboration & Delivery

+ Partner with cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and deliver high-quality solutions.

+ Collaborate with senior leadership to secure executive sponsorship and organizational buy-in for modernization investments.

+ Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, providing expert guidance on strategy, risk, and solution design.

People & Practice Development

+ Mentor and coach junior team members, cultivating their mainframe and modernization skills.

+ Define and continuously refine the practice roadmap, aligning modernization initiatives with organizational goals.

+ Stay current with industry trends and emerging mainframe technologies, incorporating new capabilities into the practice.

Basic Qualifications

+ 3+ years of hands-on mainframe development experience in one or more of: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, or RACF.

+ 3+ years leading or executing mainframe modernization initiatives with a demonstrable track record of delivery.

+ Bachelor's degree, or equivalent minimum 12 years' work experience. (Associate's Degree requires minimum 6 years' work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

+ Certifications in mainframe technologies (e.g., IBM Certified) and project management (e.g., PMP, SAFe).

+ Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills-proven ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.

+ Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex legacy environments and craft innovative, pragmatic modernization solutions.

+ Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) as modernization targets.

This role may require up to 100% travel based on client engagement requirements.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/07/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range California $70,350 to $196,000 Cleveland $59,100 to $156,800 Colorado $63,800 to $169,300 District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300 Illinois $59,100 to $169,300 Maine $54,400 to $144,300 Maryland $63,800 to $169,300 Massachusetts $63,800 to $180,300 Minnesota $63,800 to $169,300 New York $66,300 to $196,000 New Jersey $68,000 to $196,000 Virginia $59,100 to $180,300 Washington $80,200 to $180,300

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