Job Title Mainframe Infrastructure Solution Architect - Presales Location Bengaluru Chennai Gurgaon Pune Job Type Full-time About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Mainframe Infrastructure Architect to join our dynamic team This pivotal role will be responsible for providing technical leadership and strategic guidance throughout the presales cycle focusing on mainframe solutions and modernization initiatives The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of mainframe environments coupled with exceptional communication and presentation skills to articulate complex solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences including C-level executives Key Responsibilities Solution Design Architecture Lead the design and definition of overall mainframe infrastructure solutionframeworks for mainframe components within client proposals and bids Analyze client requirements existing IT landscapes and business objectives to architect tailor-made mainframe solutions including on-premise cloud and hybrid models Develop detailed architectural designs high-level designs and associated documentation e g application views multiple sections views artefacts Evaluate and recommend solutions to integrate mainframe systems with the broader technology ecosystem Identify improvements options and tradeoffs to define target state solutions Presales Client Engagement Act as the primary technical subject matter expert during the presales phase supporting the sales team in all technical aspects Engage directly with clients including C-level executives technical decision-makers and business stakeholders to understand their challenges and demonstrate how our mainframe solutions can address their needs Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations demonstrations and proofs-of-concept POCs Collaborate with sales program project and consulting teams to ensure proposed solutions align with client expectations and internal capabilities Participate in the development of RFP RFS responses providing technical analysis cost estimations and architectural validation Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients Mainframe Modernization Innovation Provide technical and strategic input for mainframe modernization strategies including re-hosting refactoring re-platforming and rewriting initiatives Guide customers in planning evaluating architecting and re-engineering legacy applications to leverage modern cloud technologies AWS Azure GCP etc Stay abreast of industry trends emerging technologies e g AI ML for modernization and best practices in mainframe and cloud landscapes Contribute to the development of white papers case studies and thought leadership content related to mainframe solutions and modernization Technical Leadership Mentorship Provide technical leadership to design development and implementation teams for custom solutions Mentor developers designers and junior architects fostering their growth and enhancing their capabilities Contribute to internal architecture practices by conducting interviews and sharing knowledge Costing Risk Management Develop fully costed solution architectures and provide accurate cost estimates for mainframe solution implementation such as MFaaS and ongoing support Identify implementation risks and potential impacts proposing mitigation strategies Validate solutions from a technology cost structure and customer differentiation perspective Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field Typically 12 years of experience in a technology setting with a solid focus on mainframe infrastructure solutions Minimum of 5 years of hands-on technical experience with mainframe systems and technologies such as Languages COBOL JCL PL I Assembler REXX Natural RPG Databases DB2 for z OS IMS DB VSAM Adabas Transaction Managers CICS IMS TM Operating Systems z OS z VM zLinux Middleware MQ WebSphere Tools IBM Debug Tool for z OS Syncsort SPUFI ChangeMan Endevor CA-7 ESP Control-M Job Schedulers Proven experience in designing and delivering complex mainframe solutions including large-scale migrations and modernizations Strong understanding of cloud platforms AWS Azure GCP and experience in architecting solutions for mainframe to cloud migration integration and tools like Zowe OpenShift Wazi Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences Proven presentation skills comfortable presenting to large groups and executive levels Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships Willingness to travel as required Preferred Qualifications Bachelor s degree in computer Engineering relevant Experience with specific mainframe modernization tools and patterns re-architecture rewrite refactor rehost Familiarity with distributed client-server architecture systems Exposure to GenAI technologies LLMs NLP for application modernization assessments or code transformation Experience with ITILv3 or ITSM principles IBM Mainframe administration certification

📌 Mainframe Infrastructure Solution Architect (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Cognizant Technology Solutions
📍 Tamil Nadu