Mainframe Modernization Consultant - BFSI

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Kanata, ON

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Full-time

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Mainframe Modernization Consultant – BFSI

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

About the Role

We are seeking a Mainframe Modernization Consultant to lead strategic transformation initiatives focused on modernizing legacy banking and financial systems. This role will drive application modernization, cloud migration, API enablement, and digital transformation programs.

IMPORTANT NOTE – BFSI EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidates must have direct experience leading modernization initiatives within Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Lending, Payments, Credit Unions, or FinTech organizations.

Experience modernizing core banking systems, payment platforms, policy administration systems, customer information systems, or financial transaction processing environments is mandatory.

Candidates without BFSI industry experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Assess legacy application portfolios.
Develop modernization and migration strategies.
Lead refactor-to-cloud transformation initiatives.
Analyze COBOL, PL/I, CICS, DB2, and batch processing applications.
Define target-state architecture and modernization roadmaps.
Support API enablement and microservices transformation.
Collaborate with business, architecture, and technology teams.
Ensure regulatory and operational compliance throughout transformation programs.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of Mainframe or Legacy Systems experience.
Strong expertise in COBOL, PL/I, CICS, DB2, JCL, and z/OS.
Experience with cloud modernization initiatives (AWS or Azure).
Experience leading legacy-to-cloud transformation programs.
Strong stakeholder management and consulting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Enterprise Architecture experience.
Banking transformation experience.
Cloud certifications.
Experience with APIs, microservices, and modernization frameworks.

For more details reach at [email protected]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What experience is required for this Mainframe Modernization Consultant role in BFSI?

Candidates must have direct BFSI industry experience and 8+ years of mainframe or legacy systems experience, with expertise in COBOL, PL/I, CICS, DB2, JCL, and z/OS.

Where is this Mainframe Modernization Consultant position located?

This role is based in Ottawa, Ontario, with location listed as Kanata, ON.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include assessing legacy portfolios, developing modernization and migration strategies, leading refactor-to-cloud initiatives, analyzing mainframe applications, defining target-state architecture, supporting API enablement, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What Technologien or platforms should I be familiar with for this role?

The role requires experience with cloud modernization (AWS or Azure), API enablement, microservices, and modernization frameworks, in addition to mainframe skills like COBOL, CICS, DB2, and z/OS.

Is this a full-time position and what is the employment type?

This is a full-time position with employment type listed as 1|3, indicating multiple possible arrangements.

What is the application contact for this job?

Applications and inquiries should be sent to [email protected] for more details.