About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Architect to lead the architecture, design, modernization, and transformation of enterprise-scale mainframe applications and platforms. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in IMS, COBOL, CICS, DB2, and z/OS technologies, along with strong architectural leadership capabilities. This role will be responsible for defining technology roadmaps, driving modernization strategies, enhancing system performance and reliability, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, infrastructure teams, and development teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions.
- Role: Mainframe Architect
- Location: All Persistent Locations
- Experience: 10 to 14 Years
- Job Type: Full time Employment

What You'll Do:
- Define and drive the architecture, design, and modernization strategy for enterprise mainframe applications and platforms.
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient,



and business-aligned mainframe solutions.
- Develop enterprise architecture roadmaps and long-term technology transformation plans.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for IMS, COBOL, CICS, DB2, MQ, and z/OS-based applications.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into robust technical architectures.
- Evaluate existing legacy systems and recommend modernization, migration, and optimization strategies.
- Design integration solutions between mainframe and distributed/cloud platforms.
- Ensure architecture compliance with enterprise standards, security requirements, and governance frameworks.
- Conduct architecture reviews, solution assessments, and technical governance activities.
- Drive modernization initiatives including API enablement, cloud integration, and digital transformation programs.
- Define best practices for application

📌 Mainframe Architect (India)
🏢 Persistent Systems
📍 India