Mainframe Data Migration Engineer

Mainframe Data Migration Engineer

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.  We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Your Role

A Mainframe Data Migration Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, executing, and validating the migration of data from legacy mainframe systems to modern platforms, ensuring data integrity, security, and business continuity throughout the transformation process. The role involves supporting mainframe modernization initiatives, including DB2-to-cloud migrations, data transformation, validation, and seamless platform transitions.

What You Will DO

• Assess and analyze legacy mainframe data sources, including DB2, VSAM, IMS DB, GDG, sequential files, and flat files, to define migration requirements and strategies.
• Design and implement end-to-end data migration solutions from mainframe environments to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring data integrity, security, and business continuity.
• Develop and optimize data extraction, transformation, cleansing, validation, and loading processes using GCP services such as Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Dataproc, Cloud Composer, and Pub/Sub.
• Perform data profiling, mapping, reconciliation, and quality validation while converting legacy data models into cloud-native architectures and modern data platforms.
• Build automation utilities and migration frameworks using Python, Shell scripting, and related technologies to streamline large-scale migration activities.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and business teams to execute modernization initiatives, troubleshoot complex migration challenges, support testing, and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.

Your future at Kyndryl

At Kyndryl, a career as a Mainframe Data Migration Engineer offers exciting opportunities to be at the forefront of enterprise modernization and cloud transformation initiatives. You will work on complex migrations from legacy mainframe platforms to modern cloud environments such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge cloud and data technologies. Kyndryl provides continuous learning opportunities, access to industry-recognized certifications, and exposure to large-scale transformation programs across industries including banking, insurance, retail, healthcare, and public sector.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in IBM Mainframe technologies, including z/OS, JCL, COBOL, DB2, VSAM, IMS DB, and CICS, with strong expertise in batch processing, file management, and legacy data architectures.
• Proven expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Dataproc, IAM, and Cloud Monitoring for data migration and modernization initiatives.
• Experience in data extraction, conversion, mapping, transformation, and reconciliation from legacy mainframe environments to cloud-native platforms.
• Strong understanding of migration planning, execution, validation, rollback strategies, and data quality assessment to ensure accurate and reliable migrations.
• Proficiency in SQL, database concepts, Python, Shell Scripting, or Java for developing migration utilities, automation scripts, and integration solutions.
• Knowledge of data integration frameworks, API-based data exchange mechanisms, and ETL/ELT processes supporting large-scale enterprise transformations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps practices, security controls, and governance standards, ensuring efficient, scalable, and compliant migration delivery.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience delivering large-scale enterprise modernization and digital transformation programs across complex mainframe environments.
• Proven hands-on experience in mainframe-to-cloud migration projects, including data migration, application modernization, and cloud adoption initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies, with experience working in cross-functional and iterative delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, compliance, and regulatory standards to ensure secure and compliant migration outcomes.
• Experience with industry-leading migration and integration tools such as IBM DataStage and Google Database Migration Service (DMS) to support large-scale data movement and modernization initiatives.

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.  We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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Experience Level

Senior Level