Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. Must have skills : Mainframe Modernization Good to have skills : NA Minimum 15 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education We are seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Professional at the Manager or Senior Manager level with over 15 years of expertise in mainframe assessment, discovery, and modernization. The ideal candidate must possess strong hands-on knowledge of IBM z/OS, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, capacity planning, MIPS analysis, and security frameworks such as RACF and ACF2. The role requires a proven ability to lead cross-functional and high-performance teams, manage large-scale enterprise engagements, and deliver comprehensive discovery reports accompanied by actionable migration roadmaps. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, engaging effectively with technical teams while also influencing C-suite leaders on mainframe strategy, modernization, and transformation initiatives. They should be able to translate complex technical findings into clear, business-aligned recommendations that drive transformation outcomes at scale, ensuring alignment between technical objectives and business priorities. In addition, experience with mainframe-to-cloud migration tools such as AWS Mainframe Migration and Google MDMC is highly desirable. Familiarity with code analysis platforms including CAST Highlight and BluAge, as well as DevOps practices on mainframe environments using tools such as IDz and Endevor, will be advantageous. Knowledge of hybrid cloud integration patterns, consulting engagements, and pre-sales activities is also considered beneficial. Candidates with experience in cost optimization frameworks and application portfolio assessment methodologies will have a strong differentiating advantage. Overall, the role demands a strategic leader who can combine deep mainframe expertise, modernization experience, and business acumen to successfully guide enterprise transformation programs. 15 years full time education Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at india.fc.check@accenture.com immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.