Senior AI Mainframe Modernization Engineer

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### Requirements

### **Role:Senior AI Mainframe Modernization Engineer -- Wealth Management Platforms**

**Location: **Weehawken, NJ****  

**Exp: 8+ Years**  

### Requirements

**Title:** Senior AI Mainframe Modernization Engineer -- Wealth Management Platforms  

**Location:** Weehawken, NJ (Onsite)  

**Duration:** 12+ months (Contract)  

**Rate:** Market Competitive (Open to C2C/W2)  

**Citizenship Requirement:** USC/H1b/GC/H4EAD  

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### **WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:**

We are seeking a **Senior AI Mainframe Modernization Engineer** to lead the transformation of legacy wealth management systems into agile, AI-powered architectures. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

* Lead modernization of legacy mainframe systems (e.g., account servicing, trade settlement, portfolio reporting).

* Implement AI/ML-assisted code analysis and automated refactoring strategies.

* Translate COBOL/VSAM-based workflows into cloud-native microservices using **Java, Python** , and **Groovy** .

* Design secure, scalable solutions aligned with **FINRA, SEC** , and internal compliance standards.

* Conduct impact assessments and dependency mapping with **AI-powered tools** .

* Interface directly with CIOs, business leaders, and operations executives to align technical strategy with business outcomes.

* Define hybrid cloud migration strategies (AWS/Azure) for enterprise workloads.

* Drive DevOps implementation and automation with **Jenkins, GitLab, and Groovy-based pipelines** .

* Support agile transformation and innovation for wealth platforms using GenAI and modern engineering practices.

**Scheduled Hours:** Monday--Friday (Full-time availability expected)

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### **YOU: (Required Skills)**

Are experienced in each of:

* **Bachelor's or Master's** in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

* 7+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in **mainframe modernization** in financial services

* Hands-on knowledge of **IBM z/OS, COBOL, JCL** , and **migration to Java/Python stacks**  

* Strong **Groovy scripting** skills for automation, builds, and testing

* Experience in **CI/CD** with GitLab, Jenkins, and cloud-based DevOps workflows

* Proven ability to communicate modernization strategy to C-level executives and technology leadership

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### **IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:**

Also bring experience with:

* Wealth/Asset Management platforms: onboarding, portfolio management, trade lifecycle, and reconciliation

* Investment platforms, RIA tech stacks, or institutional wealth platforms

* AI-driven tools for dependency analysis and code translation (e.g., IBM ADDI, Modern Systems, LLM-based refactoring)

* Deployment of modernized services to **AWS or Azure** , including **serverless or Kubernetes environments**  

* Cloud and AI certifications (e.g., AWS Developer, Microsoft AI Engineer, Google ML Engineer)

* Exposure to regulatory reporting frameworks like **MiFID II** , **Form ADV** , or equivalent

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### **WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:**

* Lead **cutting-edge modernization** of core financial infrastructure

* Partner with **executives and domain experts** on business-critical transformation

* Use advanced **AI and automation** to unlock legacy data and modernize tech stacks

* Influence cloud strategy, architecture, and digital delivery in a **regulated financial services** environment

* Long-term engagement potential in high-impact wealth management transformation projects

### Benefits

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