Migration Architect - Mainframe to GCP - Practicing Solution Architect

Migration Architect – Mainframe to Google Cloud Platform Location This is a hybrid role based in Atlanta, Dallas, Orlando, Chicago, Nashville, and Seattle. 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. Design, build, migrate, and troubleshoot large-scale mainframe workloads as they are modernized and moved to GCP. Participate in POCs, migration builds, performance tuning, cutover execution, and production stabilization. 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. Compensation Base compensation range: $82,082 - $193,440 (subject to change). Base salary may fall outside this range based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, seniority, market conditions, and internal equity. Benefits Paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick leave, company holidays) based on employee grade. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement savings plans (401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada). Life and disability insurance. Employee assistance programs. Other benefits per local policy and eligibility. Equal Opportunity Statement Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Capgemini