Senior Legacy Modernization (Mainframe) Leader

TL;DR

Senior Legacy Modernization (Mainframe) Leader: Designing and overseeing the process of updating and improving an organization's existing applications to align with modern technologies with an accent on cloud migration, infrastructure upgrades, and code refactoring. Focus on ensuring the solutions meet business needs and are strategically aligned with the company's goals.

Location: Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, New York, NY, Brigewater, NJ, Nashville, TN.

Salary: $98,497 - $233,248

Company

hirify.global is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society.

What you will do

• Evaluate mainframe application landscape, identifying legacy systems, and analyzing their technical debt.
• Define a comprehensive application modernization strategy for mainframe and iseries technology stack including target architecture, migration approach, and technology roadmap.
• Define the design and architecture for migrating / modernizing cloud-native architectures for legacy applications, considering scalability, performance, and security.
• Select appropriate modernization techniques mastering the R-factors like re-platforming, refactoring, or replacing applications based on business needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the application modernization process, including development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide Technical Leadership to guide teams through technical challenges and ensuring quality standards are met.

Requirements

• 16+ years of experience with minimum of 10+ years of experience leading IT related “Cloud ” projects of various size/scope.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience building solutions and products on cloud computing infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP and non hyperscaler products like Codeium, pool.ai etc.) to modernize mainframe infrastructure and applications
• 15+ years in Application Development and Modernization with Hyperscalers like Azure , AWS , GCP
• Proven record of accomplishment of solutioning and delivering large scale legacy application modernization and transformation deals with mainframe and/or iSeries platforms
• Deep understanding of various cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and nice to have experience in non hyperscalar enterprise cloud frameworks and their capabilities for application modernization.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages, frameworks, and design patterns relevant to cloud-native development.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, MicroFocus, Raincode, mLogica) for improved scalability and deployment.

Culture & Benefits

• 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