Mainframe Architect

EPAM Systems; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks an seasoned Mainframe Architect to lead architecture, modernization, design and delivery of enterprise-scale Mainframe solutions. You will guide analysis, design, development, testing, and support of Mainframe applications.

Responsibilities include defining end-to-end architectures, creating blueprints, performing governance, and driving modernization across Mainframe, cloud, and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Mainframe architecture

IBM z/OS

COBOL

CICS

Db2

VSAM

IMS DB/IMS DC

TSO/ISPF

REXX

API Integration

IBM MQ

Microservices

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Cloud integration

DevSecOps

CI/CD for Mainframe

Jenkins

SonarQube

Mainframe-to-Cloud

Tools

Endevor

Changeman

Git Integration

Job description

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