Mainframe Systems Modernization Engineer

Job Description

The Mainframe Systems Modernization Engineer is responsible for transforming legacy mainframe applications into modern, scalable, and cloud-ready solutions at Barclays India. The role evaluates existing systems, plans modernization strategies, and supports migration initiatives while ensuring business continuity. Working closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and enterprise architects, the engineer improves system performance and operational efficiency. This position plays a critical role in driving digital transformation across enterprise banking platforms.

Key Responsibilities
Assess legacy mainframe applications for modernization opportunities.
Develop migration strategies to modern platforms and cloud environments.
Refactor or re-engineer COBOL and mainframe applications where required.
Integrate legacy systems with modern APIs and enterprise applications.
Ensure application stability, performance, and data integrity during migration.
Collaborate with architecture, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.
Perform system testing, validation, and deployment activities.
Document modernization processes, technical specifications, and best practices.