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Mainframe Solution Architect

Chapman Tate Associates

Greater London

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GBP 60,000 - 100,000

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6 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Mainframe Solution Architect for a contract opportunity. This role requires a generalist with expertise in z/OS, CICS, DB2, and mainframe modernisation. You'll design and optimize mainframe architectures while supporting cloud migrations and API integrations. This position offers a chance to lead modernization efforts and collaborate with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a complex enterprise setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Mainframe Solution Architect in complex enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of high availability, security, and disaster recovery on mainframes.

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance mainframe solutions.
Lead mainframe modernisation, including cloud migration and API enablement.

Skills

z/OS

CICS

DB2

IMS

COBOL

JCL

REXX

Assembler

Cloud Integration

API Development

Tools

DevOps

CI/CD Pipelines

Automation Tools

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Contract Mainframe Solution Architect

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Solution Architect for a contract opportunity with a leading organisation. This role is ideal for a generalist with broad expertise across z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, and mainframe modernisation. You’ll be responsible for designing and optimising mainframe architectures, supporting cloud migrations, API integrations, and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance mainframe solutions

Define architecture roadmaps and ensure alignment with IT and business strategies

Lead mainframe modernisation, including cloud migration, API enablement, and DevOps adoption

Optimise z/OS, CICS, COBOL, DB2, MQ, IMS, and related technologies

Provide technical leadership in integration, automation, and performance tuning

Collaborate with enterprise architects, engineers, and key stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Mainframe Solution Architect in complex enterprise environments

Expertise in z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, COBOL, JCL, REXX, and Assembler

Experience with mainframe modernisation, cloud integration, and API development

Strong understanding of high availability, security, and disaster recovery on mainframes

Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools for mainframes

Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership across projects

Apply now with your CV or contact Tristan Thompson at Chapman Tate Associates for more information.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting

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