Practice Consultant/Lead – Legacy Modernization Architect
Location: India
Experience: 12–15+ years
Overview: Seeking experienced Legacy Modernization Architect Consultants with deep expertise in mainframe-based systems, legacy platform transformations, and enterprise-grade modernization initiatives. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in solutioning and technical leadership for projects transitioning from legacy platforms to modern technology stacks including cloud-native and hybrid models.
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:
- 8–10 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