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Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect | Racedog Technologies | Saint Paul, Minnesota

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racedog technologiesSaint Paul, MNyesterday
Position Summary: We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and experienced Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect to join our enterprise technology team on a full-time basis, starting with 2 weeks on-site in Saint Paul, Minnesota, followed by remote arrangement via Racedog Technologies. In this critical architecture leadership role, you will be responsible for defining mainframe transformation roadmaps, re-architecting legacy legacy systems into modern cloud-native architectures, and leading enterprise modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring 14+ years of professional IT architecture experience, deep mastery in mainframe migration, legacy code analysis, and cloud integration. If you possess a distinguished background in driving enterprise-scale mainframe modernization. Detailed Job Description As a Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect in Saint Paul, Minnesota via Racedog Technologies, you will serve as a principal technical authority responsible for leading complex legacy-to-cloud transformation programs. Your daily responsibilities will encompass architecting migration strategies from legacy IBM mainframes to modern cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), designing modern microservices architectures, conducting deep-dive code assessments, and directing multidisciplinary engineering squads. You will work on-site for the initial 2 weeks in Saint Paul before transitioning to a remote schedule.
Key Responsibilities: Architect, design, and execute comprehensive enterprise mainframe modernization and legacy-to-cloud migration strategies. Assess legacy mainframe codebases (COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS) and formulate re-engineering, refactoring, or replacement roadmaps. Design scalable cloud-native microservices architectures, APIs, and modern data persistence layers on AWS or Azure. Lead technical discovery workshops, architecture review boards, and stakeholder alignment sessions with enterprise leadership. Collaborate proactively with software developers, data engineers, and DevOps teams during migration execution and testing. Define governance standards, security baselines, and data migration protocols for mission-critical enterprise systems. Monitor project milestones, technical risks, and architecture debt mitigation across agile delivery cycles. Mentor senior engineers and provide expert technical guidance on legacy integration and API enablement. Author comprehensive architecture blueprints, migration runbooks, technical specifications, and executive decks. Support initial on-site deployment and orientation in Saint Paul, Minnesota for the first 2 weeks before remote transition.
Required Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Minimum of 14+ years of professional IT architecture and software engineering experience. Extensive specialized expertise in Mainframe Modernization, legacy migration, and cloud architecture (AWS/Azure). Deep technical proficiency in legacy mainframe environments (COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM) and modern integration patterns. Proven track record leading complex enterprise-scale digital transformation and cloud migration programs. Outstanding analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management, and executive communication capabilities. Mandatory residency/work authorization: Ability to commit to the initial 2 weeks on-site in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Nice-to-Have Skills: Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or TOGAF 9 Certified. Prior professional experience executing mainframe modernization projects for large financial institutions or insurance enterprises. Familiarity with automated code translation tools and modern containerization platforms (Docker/Kubernetes). Immediate availability for professional mobilization. Application Information
Salary/Rate: Competitive market rate Deadline: Immediate Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Contract Duration: Full Time / Permanent
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Level

ManagerL7

Location

Saint Paul, MN

Occupation

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

Posted

yesterday

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