Mainframe Application Architect

Atos; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Atos in India seeks a Senior Mainframe Application Architect with 15+ years of experience in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, IMS and related tools to design and guide modernization initiatives.

The role involves onsite work across Chennai, Mumbai and Bengaluru, collaborating with distributed teams to deliver secure, scalable mainframe solutions within regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of mainframe development experience with COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, IMS and related tools.
• Exposure to hybrid architectures combining mainframe and distributed systems.
• Experience with performance tuning, API integration, and SMF/log analysis in mainframe contexts.
• Understanding SDLC and DevOps (CI/CD) practices and tools.
• Familiarity with version control and software configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Architect and guide end-to-end mainframe applications and modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, scalability and reliability of mainframe solutions.

Skills

Mainframe development

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

CICS

DB2

IMS

ReXX

EZT

DevOps CI/CD

Version control

Testing mainframe

SDLC

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Rocket

AWS Transform

Job description

Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.

With more than 54,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.

A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go-forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris.

We are looking for Mainframe Application Architect please find the JD below

Location

Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai

Type of Hire

Full-Time

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience (15+ years) in mainframe application development with proficiency in mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, IMS, ReXX, EZT etc
• Exposure to hybrid architecture with both mainframe and distributed applications
• Exposure to any performance tuning activities in Mainframe like API integration, monolith code componentization, SMF log analysis, Database fine-tuning etc
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices and working knowledge in DevOps (CI/CD)
• Experience with version control systems and software configuration management tools
• Familiarity with testing methodologies and tools for mainframe applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality code and solutions
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment

Nice to have

• Knowledge of any modern programming languages and frameworks such such as Java, .NET or Python and their integration with mainframe systems
• Understanding the principles of AI and its application in Mainframe Modernization
• Any exposure to Mainframe Modernization principles and toolsets like Rocket, AWS Transform etc

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