Mainframe to Cloud - Modernization Architect at DXC Technology

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years as Cloud/Enterprise Architect
  • Strong background in mainframe technologies (COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM)
  • Hands-on experience designing AWS architectures (certification preferred: AWS Solutions Architect – Professional)
  • Proven expertise in mainframe modernization techniques: replatform, refactor, rehost, replace
  • Familiarity with AWS Mainframe Modernization service, migration tools, and code conversion frameworks
  • Knowledge of microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS), serverless, and event-driven architectures
  • Experience with DevOps, IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform), and automated pipelines
  • Strong understanding of security, compliance, and performance in cloud environments

Responsibilities

  • Define target-state architecture for migrating mainframe applications (COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, etc.) to AWS
  • Design hybrid solutions involving replatforming, refactoring, and re-architecting
  • Create reference architectures and blueprints for modernization
  • Recommend AWS services (e.g., EC2, EKS, RDS, Aurora, Lambda, Step Functions, S3) for modernized workloads
  • Establish cost models, performance benchmarks, and governance practices
  • Evaluate tools for code transformation (e.g., Micro Focus, Blu Age, AWS Mainframe Modernization service)
  • Define APIs and microservices strategy for decoupling legacy systems
  • Support containerization, serverless adoption, and data platform modernization
  • Support DevOps and CI/CD enablement for modernized applications
  • Lead solution design, PoCs, and implementation
  • Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to build organizational capability

Skills

COBOL
JCL
CICS
DB2
AWS
EC2
EKS
RDS
Aurora
Lambda
Step Functions
S3
Micro Focus
Blu Age
Microservices
APIs
Containerization
Serverless

DXC Technology

IT services for enterprise modernization and management

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology provides IT services to large enterprises, focusing on modernizing their critical systems and operations. The company uses the Enterprise Technology Stack to enhance IT infrastructure, optimize data architectures, and ensure security across various cloud environments, including public, private, and hybrid. DXC operates on a contractual basis, offering consulting, system integration, and managed services to help clients improve their IT operations. What sets DXC apart from competitors is its strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, which has earned it recognition as one of the Most Responsible Companies. The goal of DXC Technology is to be a trusted partner for enterprises, helping them achieve scalable and secure IT solutions while promoting inclusion and diversity within its workforce.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$14.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Emerging IT service providers offer cost-effective solutions, threatening DXC's market share.
Rapid technological changes may outpace DXC's innovation, risking service obsolescence.
Economic downturns could reduce IT spending, impacting DXC's long-term contract revenue.

Differentiation

DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 global IT services leader.
The company specializes in modernizing mission-critical systems for large enterprises.
DXC's Enterprise Technology Stack ensures security and scalability across cloud environments.

Upsides

DXC is recognized as a leader in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services.
The Quercus AI platform collaboration with Ferrovial and Microsoft enhances DXC's innovation capabilities.
DXC's role in transforming Italy's healthcare sector showcases its expertise in digital transformation.

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