Lead Mainframe Solutions Architect – Remote/Hybrid

Ensono; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

401k with company match

Dental, Vision, Disability & Life

Education Reimbursement

Sabbatical leave

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Senior Manager, Solution Architecture to lead complex mainframe solution design and delivery for existing clients and new logos, with Chicago or East Coast preference and optional remote work in the United States.

You will drive strategic architecture for large-scale mainframe modernization, hybrid integration, and platform enhancements, aligning client objectives with Ensono’s technology vision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in technical roles; minimum 3 years in architect or senior technical leadership roles.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with mainframe platforms (z/OS, CICS, IMS, DB2, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an external client-facing environment, including managing complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee cross-solution impact assessments for mainframe solutions and enhancements, with emphasis on enterprise architecture, system integration, and business requirements alignment
• Ensure overall solution integrity on large, complex mainframe environments (CICS, IMS, DB2, z/OS, and hybrid cloud connectivity scenarios)
• Provide technical direction to other Solution Architects on mainframe technology choices, best practices, and design patterns
• Accountable for accuracy, quality, integrity, and stewardship of client mainframe solution architecture
• Engage proactively with client stakeholders using a consultative approach; anticipate obstacles and recommend mainframe-specific solution options
• Gather technical and business requirements; transform stakeholder input into logical process flows and data flows for mainframe applications
• Maintain focus on client value and satisfaction while balancing Ensono corporate objectives, feasibility, and scalability of mainframe solutions
• Communicate technical concepts at appropriate granularity levels to both IT and business leaders
• Maintain and enhance the roadmap for client mainframe solutions, incorporating technical changes, emerging mainframe technologies, and Ensono standard components
• Define, scope, and estimate mainframe projects; lead scoping and estimation efforts for new business and account expansions
• Monitor solution enhancement and implementation progress against SLAs; identify and mitigate risks proactively
• Ensure mainframe solution designs fulfill functional, technical, and regulatory requirements; verify consistency with service-level agreements
• Maintain deep expertise in Ensono mainframe products, services, and industry technologies (COBOL, JCL, DB2, RACF, z/OS, mainframe modernization platforms)
• Document and share best practices, case studies, and lessons learned related to mainframe architecture and delivery
• Keep informed of mainframe industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies (cloud-to-mainframe connectivity, AI/ML on mainframe, hybrid platforms)
• Develop internal relationships with Ensono product teams to provide feedback on mainframe product enhancements
• Define and adhere to Ensono solution standards, methodologies, processes, and policies; promote consistency across teams
• Familiar with Ensono’s Delivery Methodology, project management, and development methodologies
• Identify areas of process improvement that drive profitability and client value
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement and best-practice adoption within designated teams
• Consult, advise, and educate management, technical teams, and clients on mainframe architecture and emerging solutions
• Mentor and develop less experienced Solution Architects in mainframe domain expertise
• Share lessons learned and best practices with internal teams and clients; incorporate feedback into standards and estimates
• Lead by example in demonstrating technical excellence and client-focused problem solving

Skills

Mainframe architecture

Client-facing

Solution design

Leadership

Project scoping & estimation

Tools

CICS

IMS

DB2

z/OS

RACF

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Senior Manager, Solution Architecture to lead complex mainframe solution design and delivery for existing clients and new logos, with Chicago or East Coast preference and optional remote work in the United States.

You will drive strategic architecture for large-scale mainframe modernization, hybrid integration, and platform enhancements, aligning client objectives with Ensono’s technology vision.