SM - Legacy Modernization Architect

4 days ago

Bengaluru Chennai Hyderabad, India Cognizant Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 24,00,000 per year

Responsibilities:

  • Support in the Definition and evolving of the practice vision, offerings, and strategic roadmap
  • Lead As-IS assessments of legacy environments (application, infra, data)
  • Create target state architecture, roadmap, and modernization approach
  • Evaluate rehosting, refactoring, rearchitecting, and replatforming options
  • Provide architectural governance across design and delivery lifecycle
  • Build and mentor high-performing consulting and architecture teams
  • Represent the practice in analyst briefings, webinars, and leadership forums
  • Drive IP and accelerator development for modernization services

Qualifications:

  • Deep understanding of legacy systems (Mainframe, monoliths, ERP) and proven engagements showcasing Mainframe skills and Digital transformation experience and expertise
  • Proven track record in application modernization, cloud transformation, and EA
  • Lead end-to-end solutioning for legacy transformation engagements
  • Analyze mainframe-based ecosystems and define modernization strategies (Rehost, Refactor, Re-architect, Replace)
  • Guide technical implementation including re-platforming, containerization, microservices, and integration
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business SMEs, architects, developers, and DevOps
  • Define migration patterns and manage technical risks during transitions
  • Engage with client stakeholders across industries (Insurance, Finance, Healthcare, Retail, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of TOGAF, cloud-native patterns, and DevOps
  • Experience in application portfolio rationalization and cloud migration
  • Familiar with frameworks like TOGAF, ArchiMate, and AWS/Azure/GCP architectures
  • Excellent leadership, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement skills

Required Skill Sets:

  • 810 years of hands-on experience in Mainframe-based applications (COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, IMS)
  • Experience as Technical Lead/Architect in large modernization projects
  • Deep knowledge of modernization tools and platforms (e.g., Micro Focus, Raincode, IBM z/OS Connect, AWS Mainframe Modernization)
  • Expertise in API enablement, middleware, data migration, and system decomposition
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and service mesh
  • Strong understanding of at least one cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience in multi-domain projects (Insurance, Banking/Finance, Healthcare, Retail, etc.)
  • Excellent client interaction, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred Certifications:

  • TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification
  • Cloud certifications (AWS Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.)

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to business rule extraction tools
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery and DevOps integration

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