Mainframe Solution Architect

Chapman Tate Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a talented Mainframe Solution Architect for a hybrid/remote contract role. This position involves designing and optimising mainframe architectures while leading initiatives in cloud migration and API integrations. The ideal candidate will possess a broad expertise in z/OS, CICS, DB2, and mainframe modernisation, ensuring that solutions are scalable and secure. If you're passionate about driving innovation in complex enterprise environments and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity 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

DevOps

API Development

Tools

CI/CD Pipelines

Automation Tools

Job description

Job Description

Contract Mainframe Solution Architect

UK-Based | Hybrid / Remote

6-Month Contract (Outside IR35)

Competitive Daily Rate

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.