Mainframe Architect

Responsibilities:

• Leads architectural design and strategy for complex mainframe systems, including z/OS, Db2, CICS, storage, security, and MQ components.
• Develops conceptual, logical, and physical architecture models aligned with business and technology strategies.
• Monitors and analyzes system performance, identifying bottlenecks and performing tuning for optimal efficiency and capacity.
• Ensures system scalability, high availability, security, and implementation of backup and recovery strategies.
• Defines and executes modernization strategies, including integration with cloud platforms, microservices, and API-based architectures.
• Supports migration of legacy applications and data to modern platforms.
• Provides technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development and infrastructure teams.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex technical issues and provides L3 support for system and middleware components.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation, including architecture designs, processes, and system configurations.
• Establishes and enforces architecture governance standards and best practices.
• Collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.

Required Skills:

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of mainframe technologies including COBOL, JCL, CICS, Db2, VSAM, REXX, PL/I, and Assembler.
• Experience working with z/OS operating systems and core mainframe components.

Tools And Utilities:

• Proficiency with JCL utilities such as SORT and IEBGENER.
• Experience with debugging and testing tools such as IBM Debug Tool and Xpeditor.
• Familiarity with change management tools such as Endeavor and SCLM.

Modern Technologies:

• Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins and GitHub.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern development practices.

Additional Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for troubleshooting complex systems.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to develop long-term IT roadmaps and transformation strategies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.