Mainframe to Cloud Migration Engineer

  • Posted 14 days ago | Updated 7 days ago

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - 3 Month(s)

Skills

Mainframe
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Migration

Job Details

We are seeking a skilled Mainframe to Cloud Migration Engineer to lead or support the migration of legacy mainframe applications and databases to a modern cloud-native architecture. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in re-engineering mainframe workloads, designing scalable cloud solutions, and utilizing modern technologies such as PostgreSQL, Python, Google Cloud Platform (Cloud IO), and Next.js for UI modernization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and assess existing mainframe applications and databases to determine migration requirements and scope.

  • Develop comprehensive migration strategies and roadmaps tailored to business and technical needs.

  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions using Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).

  • Re-architect and refactor legacy code using Python and modern backend services.

  • Migrate and transform mainframe data (e.g., DB2) to PostgreSQL on cloud infrastructure.

  • Collaborate with UI/UX teams to redesign legacy interfaces using Next.js and integrate with backend services.

  • Automate deployment pipelines, ensure continuous integration, and enable observability for cloud-based solutions.

  • Monitor post-migration performance and ensure reliability, scalability, and security standards.

  • Provide documentation and training to internal teams for ongoing support and maintenance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in mainframe application development and/or migration projects.

  • Proven experience with Python in building or refactoring backend systems.

  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, migration, and optimization.

  • Solid understanding of Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services including Cloud IO, Compute, Storage, Pub/Sub, etc.

  • Experience with frontend development using Next.js, React, or similar modern JS frameworks.

  • Familiarity with DevOps principles, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager).

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

  • Strong communication and documentation skills.

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