Capgemini

Migration Architect (Mainframe to GCP)

Capgemini$88K — $207K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in enterprise application/platform architecture.
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe modernization or legacy transformation programs.
  • Experience leading large-scale mainframe-to-cloud migration initiatives.
  • Deep expertise in mainframe technologies including z/OS, COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, and VSAM.
  • Strong knowledge of GCP architecture, security, and automation best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale mainframe-to-Google Cloud Platform migrations.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders while being a hands-on technical leader.
  • Define target-state cloud architectures for enterprise mainframe modernization.
  • Design scalable, secure hybrid/cloud-native solutions integrating with GCP services.
  • Architect dual-run testing solutions to ensure consistency during migrations.
  • Build hybrid connectivity between legacy mainframes and cloud applications.
  • Implement DevOps practices and design data pipelines for analytics and monitoring.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and sick leave based on employee grade.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage options available.
  • Retirement savings plans like 401(k) or RRSP.
  • Life and disability insurance provisions.
  • Access to employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description


Location

This is a hybrid role based across multiple locations - Dallas, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, New Jersey

About the job you're considering

The Capgemini team offers extensive career opportunities and provides mentoring and coaching for teammates. This role is an experienced professional with a strong background in software development.

Your role

  • This is a senior enterprise architecture and modernization role focused on leading large-scale mainframe-to-Google Cloud Platform (GCP) migrations.
  • The architect acts as both a strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders and a hands-on technical leader responsible for designing, building, migrating, testing, and optimizing modernized cloud solutions
  • Lead enterprise mainframe modernization programs and define target-state cloud architectures.
  • Design scalable, resilient, and secure hybrid/cloud-native platforms integrating mainframe systems with GCP services.
  • Drive application modernization for technologies such as z/OS, COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, and VSAM.
  • Architect dual-run/parallel testing solutions to validate migrated workloads, ensuring data consistency, transaction parity, and smooth cutover/rollback.
  • Design event-driven integration using APIs, messaging, and streaming technologies.
  • Build hybrid connectivity between legacy mainframes and cloud-native applications.
  • Implement DevOps, CI/CD, automation, monitoring, and platform engineering best practices.
  • Design data pipelines using Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and GKE for validation, analytics, and telemetry.
  • Define GCP landing zones, security architectures, IAM models, networking, governance, HA/DR, and compliance frameworks.


Your skills and experience

  • 12+ years in enterprise application/platform architecture.
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe modernization or legacy transformation programs.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale mainframe-to-cloud migration initiatives.
  • Deep expertise in: Mainframe technologies (z/OS, COBOL, PL/I, JCL), CICS, IMS, batch processing
    DB2 and VSAM
  • Enterprise integration and cloud migration strategies
  • Strong knowledge of GCP architecture, security, automation, and modernization patterns.
  • Experienced architect who combines mainframe expertise, cloud architecture knowledge, modernization strategy, and hands-on migration execution skills to successfully transform legacy enterprise systems into scalable GCP-based solutions.

#LI-RM1 - Hybrid

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $88,544 - $207,401.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The company is headquartered in Paris, France and operates in over 50 countries. Capgemini provides a range of services including strategy and transformation, application services, technology services, and engineering services. The company serves clients in a variety of industries including automotive, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, and retail.
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