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HCL Global Systems

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Farmington, MI · On-site

... 48335. Sr. Programmer Analyst Duties: Prepare project specifications; Design, develop & support ... Maintain inventory & performance reports, production support for Mainframe batch processing & data ...

Stem Xpert

Technical Architect

Detroit, MI

$65.50 - $79.25/hr

... mainframe applications. Upon approval / funding of a solution, resource will assist with the ... software engineering methodology Ensure that significant design decisions are communicated ...

Stem Xpert

Enterprise Solution Architect

Detroit, MI · On-site

... mainframe applications. Upon approval / funding of a solution, resource will assist with the ... software engineering methodology Ensure that significant design decisions are communicated ...

Stem Xpert

Enterprise Architect

Detroit, MI

$68.25 - $88/hr

... mainframe applications. * Upon approval / funding of a solution, resource will assist with the ... Ensure consistent use of software engineering methodology * Ensure that significant design ...

Stem Xpert

Solution Architect

Detroit, MI

$62.25 - $82.25/hr

... engineering, and systems integration. Description:- The selected candidate will provide overall ... mainframe applications. Upon approval / funding of a solution, resource will assist with the ...

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How much do senior mainframe developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior mainframe developer in Novi, MI is $54.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.72 and $59.09 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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Senior Data Center Migration Architect

Procom Consultants Group

Dearborn, MI

$61.75 - $82.75/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Senior Data Center Migration Architect

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Senior Data Center Migration Architect for a contract opportunity in Dearborn, MI.

Senior Data Center Migration Architect Job Details

  • Design the application services data center architecture for a major application migration project for a large manufacturing company to plan the transfer of applications from a legacy data center into a cutting edge technology data center.
  •  Provide architecture strategy for a hybrid cloud environment.
  • Provide front line representation of the project to C-level executives.
  • Analyze application portfolio to create application migration groups.
  • Direct onshore and offshore teams to perform analysis, remediation, and application migration activities.
  • Design the migration factory. Individual selected will be able to clearly demonstrate their acquired knowledge of data center architecture, data center operations and data center transformations to an expert level.

Senior Data Center Migration Architect Mandatory Skills

  • Experience developing data center migration strategy and key components of a data center migration
  • Experience designing and leading the transformation of large scale data center is required
  • Experienced working with C-level executives on project status, project vision, strategic direction and industry best practices
  • Experience with Pivotal and VMware solutions
  • Experience managing 10+ member teams, define KPIs for the project activities, and measure the teams progress against defined KPIs
  • Understanding of how to develop a service framework
  • Ability to provide expert strategic advice for cloud application development, cloud application deployment, designing a private cloud infrastructure, private versus public cloud options, virtualization, containerization, and DevOps
  • Ability to discover application characteristics of mainframe, midrange, and Wintel applications that will help define migration groups
  • Experience assessing applications and application architecture
  • Prepare a technical and architecture plan

Senior Data Center Migration Architect Start Date

ASAP

Senior Data Center Migration Architect Assignment Length

12+ months

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only. 

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