Capgemini

Migration Architect - Mainframe to GCP - Practicing Solution Architect

Capgemini$82K — $193K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in enterprise application and platform architecture.
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe modernization or large-scale legacy transformations.
  • Proven experience leading mainframe to cloud migration programs for large enterprises.
  • Strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform and its services.
  • Experience with COBOL, PL/I, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, JCL, and batch workloads.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mainframe modernization initiatives and design resilient architectures on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Advise VP-level clients on modernization strategies and build consensus among stakeholders.
  • Guide executive steering committees through complex transformation roadmaps.
  • Champion automation and AI workflows to enhance migration processes.
  • Design and implement GCP architecture covering applications, data, and security.
  • Assess and explore legacy mainframe environments and define landing zone architecture.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security and regulatory standards.

Benefits

  • Paid time off ranging from 12-25 days based on employee grade.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plans, including 401(k) in the U.S.
  • Life and disability insurance options.
  • Access to employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Location This is a hybrid role based in Atlanta, Dallas, Orlando, Chicago, Nashville, Seattle About the job you9re 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 Lead enterprise mainframe modernization initiatives by designing resilient target architectures on Google Cloud Platform. Serve as a strategic advisor to VP-level client stakeholders to drive high-stakes modernization conversations. Guide executive steering committees, build consensus, and demystify complex legacy-to-cloud transformation roadmaps. Champion automation and Agentic AI workflows to streamline the migration lifecycle and optimize project delivery. The Hands On Migration Architect - Mainframe to GCP is a deeply technical role responsible for designing, building, migrating, and troubleshooting large scale mainframe workloads as they are modernized and moved to GCP Strong hands on expertise across mainframe systems, cloud infrastructure, application modernization, data migration, and automation, with the architect actively participating in POCs, migration builds, performance tuning, cutover execution, and production stabilization. Your skills and experience 12+ years in enterprise application and platform architecture. 6+ years of hands on experience in mainframe modernization or large scale legacy transformations. Proven experience leading mainframe to cloud migration programs for large enterprises. Architect parallel-testing strategies using Google Cloud Dual Run to replicate live traffic and ensure functional equivalence. Utilize Cloud Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and GKE to support the Dual Run ecosystem and data telemetry. Build decoupled, event-driven integration layers and manage hybrid connectivity between legacy data systems and modern APIs. Lead assessment and discovery of legacy mainframe environments COBOL / PL I, CICS / IMS, DB2, VSAM, JCL, batch workloads Design end to end GCP architecture covering application, data, integration, security, and network layers. Define landing zone architecture Ensure architectures meet enterprise security, compliance, and regulatory expectations. #LI-RM1 - Hybrid The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $82,082 - $193,440. 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 Capgemini9s 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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