Mainframe Data Modernization Architect
Kyndryl (company site, opens in a new tab)15+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 30–55 LPA
Posted 14h ago
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About This Role
- Own target-state data architecture and modernization roadmaps for enterprise mainframe-to-cloud programs; set migration standards and guide platform selection.
- Architect database transformation and high-volume, near-zero-downtime migrations, including CDC, synchronization, migration waves, and cutovers.
- Set data governance and operational standards, review designs, and provide technical direction to teams and executive stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
- Work Experience Required: 15+ years in data/database architecture, including 7+ years leading enterprise-scale mainframe migration, modernization, synchronization, and coexistence programs.
- Deep expertise in mainframe data platforms and architectures: DB2, IMS DB, FOCUS, and VSAM.
- Strong proficiency across modern relational, NoSQL, and cloud-native databases; hands-on experience with data modeling, schema transformation, ETL/ELT, CDC, synchronization, and migration frameworks.
- Experience establishing enterprise data governance and quality, and defining database security, performance, high availability, backup, and disaster recovery standards.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Has led complex mainframe data transformations, including hierarchical-to-relational migration, database decomposition, domain separation, and redesign for modern platforms.
- Can deliver large-scale, multi-wave migrations with near-zero-downtime cutovers, source-target coexistence, and data reconciliation.
- Fits senior architecture roles requiring governance across multiple initiatives and the ability to advise executives and guide engineering and migration teams.