Openkyber
Cloud AI Application Administrator
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This role is for a Cloud AI Application Administrator on a 15+ year contract, offering a remote position in the USA/Canada. Key skills include C/C++, Mainframe technologies, AWS/Azure, PostgreSQL, and experience in enterprise architecture and application modernization.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
Unknown
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💰 - Day rate
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🗓️ - Date
March 9, 2026
🕒 - Duration
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🏝️ - Location
Remote
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📄 - Contract
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🔒 - Security
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📍 - Location detailed
Georgia
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Scala #Microservices #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Azure #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #PostgreSQL #C++ #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Data Migration #Migration #Databases #Cloud #JCL (Job Control Language) #Docker #Leadership #Kubernetes #Batch #API (Application Programming Interface) #Deployment
Role description
Job Title: Application Modernization Architect Mainframe to Cloud (C/C++, z/OS, AWS/Azure) Location: Remote (USA / Canada) Job Type: Contract 15+ Years Only
We are seeking a highly experienced Application Modernization Architect to lead large-scale Mainframe to Cloud transformation initiatives . This role focuses on modernizing legacy C/C++ applications running on Mainframe environments and re-architecting them into scalable, cloud-native platforms using modern distributed architectures, microservices, and relational data platforms such as PostgreSQL . The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in legacy system modernization, distributed system design, cloud architecture, and enterprise data migration , along with experience transforming tightly coupled legacy platforms into modular and scalable services. Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end application modernization initiatives from Mainframe platforms to modern cloud architectures.
Assess and analyze legacy systems including C/C++ applications, batch processes, and transaction systems running on Mainframe.
Define and implement target-state cloud-native architecture using microservices and containerized platforms.
Design and implement modernization strategies including rehost, replatform, refactor, and re-architect approaches.
Develop phased coexistence strategies enabling seamless integration between Mainframe and cloud systems during migration.
Analyze complex legacy C/C++ codebases and identify opportunities for modularization and service decomposition.
Design API enablement layers to expose legacy system capabilities for modern applications.
Architect high-throughput distributed systems that support scalability, reliability, and performance.
Lead modernization planning including data migration, system integration, and cloud deployment strategies .
Guide teams in adopting Domain Driven Design (DDD) and microservices architecture patterns .
Required Qualifications
15+ years of overall IT experience , including 5+ years in enterprise architecture or solution architecture roles .
Strong hands-on experience with Mainframe technologies (z/OS, DB2, VSAM, JCL) .
Extensive experience working with legacy C/C++ enterprise applications .
Expertise in PostgreSQL , including performance tuning and high availability architectures.
Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform .
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) .
Proven experience designing large-scale distributed and cloud-native systems .
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise modernization and migration programs .
Preferred Skills
Experience with API integration frameworks and service-based architectures .
Knowledge of data migration strategies from Mainframe databases to modern relational platforms .
Experience implementing microservices and event-driven architectures .
Strong leadership experience guiding cross-functional engineering teams during transformation programs.
For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com
Job Title: Application Modernization Architect Mainframe to Cloud (C/C++, z/OS, AWS/Azure) Location: Remote (USA / Canada) Job Type: Contract 15+ Years Only
We are seeking a highly experienced Application Modernization Architect to lead large-scale Mainframe to Cloud transformation initiatives . This role focuses on modernizing legacy C/C++ applications running on Mainframe environments and re-architecting them into scalable, cloud-native platforms using modern distributed architectures, microservices, and relational data platforms such as PostgreSQL . The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in legacy system modernization, distributed system design, cloud architecture, and enterprise data migration , along with experience transforming tightly coupled legacy platforms into modular and scalable services. Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end application modernization initiatives from Mainframe platforms to modern cloud architectures.
Assess and analyze legacy systems including C/C++ applications, batch processes, and transaction systems running on Mainframe.
Define and implement target-state cloud-native architecture using microservices and containerized platforms.
Design and implement modernization strategies including rehost, replatform, refactor, and re-architect approaches.
Develop phased coexistence strategies enabling seamless integration between Mainframe and cloud systems during migration.
Analyze complex legacy C/C++ codebases and identify opportunities for modularization and service decomposition.
Design API enablement layers to expose legacy system capabilities for modern applications.
Architect high-throughput distributed systems that support scalability, reliability, and performance.
Lead modernization planning including data migration, system integration, and cloud deployment strategies .
Guide teams in adopting Domain Driven Design (DDD) and microservices architecture patterns .
Required Qualifications
15+ years of overall IT experience , including 5+ years in enterprise architecture or solution architecture roles .
Strong hands-on experience with Mainframe technologies (z/OS, DB2, VSAM, JCL) .
Extensive experience working with legacy C/C++ enterprise applications .
Expertise in PostgreSQL , including performance tuning and high availability architectures.
Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform .
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) .
Proven experience designing large-scale distributed and cloud-native systems .
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise modernization and migration programs .
Preferred Skills
Experience with API integration frameworks and service-based architectures .
Knowledge of data migration strategies from Mainframe databases to modern relational platforms .
Experience implementing microservices and event-driven architectures .
Strong leadership experience guiding cross-functional engineering teams during transformation programs.
For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com
