We are seeking an experienced

Mainframe Architect to lead the architecture, modernization, design, and delivery of enterprise-scale Mainframe solutions. In this role, you will lead analysis, design, development, testing, and support of Mainframe applications.

Responsibilities

- Define end-to-end architecture for Mainframe applications and platforms

- Design scalable, resilient, secure, and high-performing mainframe solutions

- Create architecture blueprints, design documents, and technical roadmaps

- Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical governance

- Evaluate technology options and provide recommendations aligned with enterprise standards

- Drive modernization initiatives including Mainframe transformation, API enablement, service-oriented architectures, event-driven integrations, cloud integration strategies, and legacy application modernization

- Assess application portfolios and define migration or coexistence strategies

- Support hybrid architectures involving Mainframe, distributed systems, and cloud platforms

- Provide technical leadership to development and support teams, and mentor senior developers and technical leads

- Define coding, deployment, and operational standards; lead design workshops and stakeholder discussions

- Review technical solutions, code quality, and operational readiness while ensuring adherence to architecture principles and best practices

- Participate in estimations,



solution planning, risk assessments, production readiness reviews, release governance, and drive performance optimization and capacity planning initiatives

Requirements

- 13+ years of experience in Mainframe architecture and delivery

- Expertise in IBM z/OS, COBOL, and JCL

- Proficiency in CICS, Db2, and VSAM

- Background in IMS DB/IMS DC, TSO/ISPF, and REXX

- Skills in IBM MQ, Web Services (SOAP/REST), and API Integration

- Knowledge of Connect:Direct, Endevor, and Changeman

- Competency in Git Integration, CI/CD for Mainframe, and SonarQube

- Familiarity with Jenkins and Automated Testing Tools

- Qualifications in Db2 for z/OS, SQL Performance Tuning, and Database Design and Optimization

- Understanding of SMF, OMEGAMON, and MainView

- Capability to handle Performance and Capacity Management, Problem Determination, and Root Cause Analysis

- Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

Nice to have

- Showcase of Mainframe application assessment, rationalization, and Mainframe-to-Cloud integration

- Expertise in API-led connectivity and Microservices architecture

- Familiarity with Container platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes) and Hybrid cloud architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP)

- Background in DevSecOps implementation

- Skills in application decomposition and service extraction

📌 Mainframe Architect (Hyderabad)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Hyderabad