Mainframe Architect

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Translate software requirements into working and maintainable solutions within existing application frameworks.
• Apply technical proficiency across different stages of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Gather accurate requirements and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize tasks and scope of development.
• Identify errors and make adjustments in a testing environment.
• Develop and adhere to best practices for developing scalable, relevant, and critical applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution, or three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 7 years of Information Technology experience.
• Deep expertise in mainframe operating systems, primarily IBM z/OS.
• Proficiency in mainframe programming languages: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, IMS, PL/I, and Assembler.
• Strong knowledge of mainframe utilities (e.g., SORT, MERGE) and tools (e.g., SPUFI, QMF, File Aid, TSO, ISPF, XPEDITOR).
• Experience with job schedulers (e.g., CA-7, Control-M, ESP).
• Familiarity with SCM tools (e.g., Endevor, ChangeMan, Rational Developer for System z).
• Understanding of mainframe security protocols (e.g., RACF, ACF2).
• Knowledge of middleware (e.g., MQ) and SOA/CICS integration tools (e.g., zConnect).

Nice to Have

• Professional certifications (e.g., IMS DB, ISTQB).
• Familiarity with scripting languages like REXX or Shell scripting, AS400.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Three years of progressive experience in mainframe or related IT field.