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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sr. Mainframe Rehosting Specialist
About the role
K&K Global Talent Solutions Inc is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in Canada region since 1993. This position is with one of our clients in Canada, who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.
Role: Sr. Mainframe Rehosting Specialist Employment type: Fulltime Technology: Rain code, Micro Focus, Rehosting Location: Toronto, On (Canada)
Job Description- We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Mainframe Rehosting Specialist (10+ years) to lead and execute large-scale mainframe modernization and rehosting initiatives. This is a deeply hands-on technical role, requiring strong expertise in mainframe technologies, rehosting platforms (Raincode/Micro Focus), and cloud modernization (Azure). The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end transformation, from assessment through migration and post-migration optimization.
Key Responsibilities
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Mainframe Rehosting & Modernization Lead mainframe rehosting initiatives using: Rain code (Mandatory) Micro Focus (Mandatory) Define and execute: Rehosting (Lift & Shift) strategies Replatforming and selective refactoring approaches Drive mainframe transformation programs (extremely good to have) Develop modernization roadmaps, timelines, and execution plans
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Hands-On Application Transformation Perform deep technical work on legacy systems built with: COBOL (Mandatory) PL1 (Mandatory) Assembler (Mandatory) CICS (Mandatory) Analyze and modernize: JCL, IMS, DB2, VSAM-based applications Good to have: Eztrieve Execute: Code remediation Conversion validation Runtime behavior fixes
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Database Migration & Data Transformation Lead DB2 → SQL Server migration (Mandatory) Define: Data mapping and transformation strategies Reconciliation and validation processes Ensure: Data integrity Performance optimization Minimal downtime during cutover
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Azure Cloud Enablement Design and implement Azure-based solutions: Compute (VMs, rehosted workloads) Networking (VNETs, hybrid connectivity) Storage Security (RBAC, Key Vault) Enable integration between: Rehosted applications Modern cloud services and APIs
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Performance & Optimization Ensure post-migration: Performance parity or improvement vs. mainframe High availability and disaster recovery Optimize: Batch jobs and scheduling Online transaction processing systems
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Migration Delivery & Execution Work closely with: Application teams Cloud engineers DevOps and QA teams Business stakeholders Lead: Migration planning Execution Testing and validation Cutover and go-live
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Governance, Risk & Best Practices Define and enforce: Migration standards and frameworks Architecture best practices Identify: Risks and dependencies Implement mitigation strategies across the migration lifecycle
Required Skills & Qualifications ✅ Mainframe Technologies (Mandatory) Strong hands-on experience with: COBOL PL1 Assembler CICS Strong knowledge of: JCL, IMS, DB2, VSAM Batch and online processing systems
Note: Applicants for employment in Canada should possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
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About K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.
K&K Global Talents Solutions Inc: A New Era in the US Recruitment Industry With their partnership with a highly reputable German recruitment firm boasting over 30 years of experience, K&K Global Talents Solutions Inc. is an emerging player in the US recruitment industry. This collaboration allows them to merge the advantages of a new entrant with the vast knowledge and expertise of a well-established player. Clients and candidates are guaranteed to benefit from innovative recruitment approaches, cutting-edge strategies, and a wealth of knowledge and trust. K&K Global Talents represents the future of recruitment in both IT and Nursing industry, with a modern outlook and flexibility, combined with the methodologies that have sustained success for over 30 years, thanks to their esteemed German partner.