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.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

• Minimum 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.

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 08/16/2026.

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:

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