3+ years of hands-on mainframe development experience in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, Assembler, REXX, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, or RACF.
3+ years leading mainframe modernization initiatives with proven delivery success.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 12 years of work experience; Associate’s Degree requires 6 years.
Certifications in mainframe technologies (e.g., IBM Certified) and project management (e.g., PMP, SAFe) preferred.
Strong leadership and communication skills with a track record of motivating teams.
Responsibilities
Serve as a subject-matter expert in core mainframe technologies, guiding project teams and clients.
Lead the design and modernization of mainframe applications, ensuring best practices are followed.
Evaluate legacy systems and propose actionable modernization strategies.
Oversee the implementation of modernization roadmaps from inception to go-live.
Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
Collaborate with senior leadership to secure support for modernization investments.
Mentor junior team members and cultivate their skills in mainframe technologies.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-impact transformation programs.
Exposure to cutting-edge mainframe modernization practices.
Mentorship and coaching opportunities for career development.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Potential for travel, enhancing professional networking and experience.
Full Job Description
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.
About Accenture
Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
