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Senior Mainframe Developer Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

$82 - $193/hr

Your role * Senior technical and strategic role responsible for leading large-scale mainframe ... Security, IAM, compliance, and governance. * DevOps, CI/CD, and automation. * Deep expertise in ...

$135 - $182/hr

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Identity and Access ... Deep technical expertise in Active Directory , Microsoft Azure AWS, Mainframe , Oracle Database ...

$135 - $182/hr

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Identity and Access ... Deep technical expertise in Active Directory , Microsoft Azure AWS, Mainframe , Oracle Database ...

$65 - $110/hr

Companies like Mercury, Flex, and Novo rely on Lithic's developer-friendly APIs, direct network ... mainframes and legacy processors. We're proud to be backed by world-class investors who share that ...

$135 - $182/hr

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Identity and Access ... Deep technical expertise in Active Directory , Microsoft Azure AWS, Mainframe , Oracle Database ...

$104 - $242/hr

About the Job Capgemini is seeking Senior Legacy Modernization (Mainframe) leader who is a highly ... Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred ...

$150 - $176/hr

Establish platform standards, engineering practices, governance processes, and operational controls ... HP NonStop (Tandem), Stratus Platforms, PSeries/AIX, IBM Z (Mainframe), or highly resilient based ...

$90 - $120/hr

Experience supporting IBM Z/OS mainframe environments, including infrastructure supporting ... Desktop Engineering * Desktop Support * Endpoint Services * Identity and Account Administration

$160 - $200/hr

Companies like Mercury, Flex, and Novo rely on Lithic's developer-friendly APIs, direct network ... We are hiring for our Treasury team Software Engineers at various levels (II and Senior) who are ...

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Partner with application DevOps teams and build CICD pipeline for the sanity, integration and ... Research and resolve people and project issues; provide recommendations; escalat[e] to senior ...

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How much do senior mainframe developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior mainframe developer in Kentucky is $50.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.97 and $54.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior mainframe developer?

Senior Mainframe Developers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and maintain mainframe systems—large-scale computers used by organizations for critical applications, bulk data processing, and enterprise resource planning. They are proficient in languages like COBOL, JCL, and Assembler, and often work with databases and transaction processing systems. Their responsibilities include troubleshooting system issues, optimizing performance, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the reliability and security of mainframe operations.

What are some common challenges faced by senior mainframe developers when integrating legacy systems with modern technologies?

Senior Mainframe Developers often encounter challenges when integrating legacy mainframe systems with newer technologies such as cloud platforms, APIs, or microservices. These challenges include ensuring data consistency, maintaining system security, and minimizing downtime during migrations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as infrastructure engineers and application developers, is key to developing seamless integration solutions. Staying up-to-date with modernization tools and best practices can help address these complexities and support the organization's digital transformation goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior mainframe developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Mainframe Developer, you need deep expertise in mainframe programming languages (like COBOL, JCL, and PL/I), systems analysis, and a strong understanding of legacy application architectures, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with tools such as IBM z/OS, DB2, CICS, and version control systems is essential, along with relevant certifications like IBM Certified System Programmer. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills help you collaborate effectively and mentor junior developers. These skills are crucial for maintaining mission-critical systems, ensuring reliability, and guiding modernization efforts in complex enterprise environments.

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Migration Architect - Mainframe to GCP Migration

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Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Location: This is a hybrid role based across multiple locations - Dallas TX, Atlanta GA, Chicago IL, Nashville TN.

About the job you're considering: The Capgemini team offers extensive career opportunities and provides mentoring and coaching for teammates. This role is an experienced professional with a strong background in software development.

Your role
  • Senior technical and strategic role responsible for leading large-scale mainframe modernization and cloud migration initiatives on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Requires deep expertise in both legacy mainframe technologies and modern cloud architectures.
  • Lead enterprise-scale mainframe modernization and migration programs to GCP.
  • Advise executive stakeholders (VPs, steering committees) on cloud transformation strategies and roadmaps.
  • Assess and modernize legacy systems built on: COBOL, PL/I, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, JCL, batch workloads.
  • Design migration strategies: Re-host (Lift & Shift), Re-platform, Re-factor.
  • Architect GCP Dual Run solutions for parallel testing, validation, and risk-free cutovers.
  • Design event-driven integrations using: Pub/Sub, APIs, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, GKE.
  • Develop end-to-end GCP architecture including: Applications, Data, Networking, Security, Governance, Disaster Recovery.
  • Define data migration strategies, including: Change Data Capture (CDC), Reconciliation and rollback, Performance optimization, Drive automation, DevOps, CI/CD, and Agentic AI adoption.
  • Support production cutovers, troubleshooting, and post-migration stabilization.
Your skills and experience
  • 12+ years in enterprise application/platform architecture.
  • 6+ years in mainframe modernization or legacy transformation.
  • Proven experience leading enterprise-scale mainframe-to-cloud migration programs.
  • GCP architecture and services.
  • Cloud migration strategies (re-host, re-platform, re-factor).
  • Event-driven and hybrid architectures.
  • Security, IAM, compliance, and governance.
  • DevOps, CI/CD, and automation.
  • Deep expertise in mainframe systems, GCP, cloud migration, and automation, capable of leading end-to-end modernization programs—from strategy and design to production deployment and stabilization—while effectively managing senior stakeholders.
Base compensation range

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $82,082 - $193,440. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity. It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits
  • Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 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.

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law

Capgemini 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. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

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