Software Engineering Lead Mainframe

MainframeMaster; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MainframeMaster is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to helm architecture, design, and modernization of enterprise Mainframe applications. You will guide development teams, set standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure software solutions.

The role requires bridging traditional Mainframe systems with cloud-native and AI-enabled approaches, mentoring engineers, and driving excellence across delivery and operations.

Qualifications

• Must have deep experience with Mainframe technologies and modern application development.
• Experience bridging legacy systems with cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong mentoring and collaboration skills across business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, development, and support of enterprise-grade applications on Mainframe platforms.
• Drive modernization by integrating Mainframe with Java, Python, APIs, and cloud services.
• Define engineering standards, coding practices, and development methodologies.
• Review system designs, code quality, performance, and security compliance.
• Lead technical troubleshooting for complex production incidents and critical business applications.

Skills

Mainframe

Java

Python

AI

Leadership

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineering Lead with deep expertise in Mainframe technologies and a solid understanding of modern application development using Java, Python, and AI technologies. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, modernization, and support of mission-critical enterprise applications while driving engineering excellence, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives.

This role requires a solid technical leader who can bridge legacy mainframe systems with modern cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions, mentor engineering teams, collaborate across business stakeholders, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture, design, development, and support of enterprise-grade applications on Mainframe platforms
• Drive modernization initiatives by integrating Mainframe systems with modern technologies such as Java, Python, APIs, and cloud services
• Define engineering standards, coding practices, and development methodologies
• Review system designs, code quality, performance optimization, and security compliance
• Lead technical troubleshooting for complex production incidents and critical business applications