Mainframe Architect: Modernization & AI-Driven Solutions

Infosys; Richards (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Job summary

Infosys is seeking a skilled Mainframe Architect to lead architecture discussions and complex migrations from legacy systems to modern Java/Linux platforms. You will analyze requirements, design scalable solutions, and guide deployment through automated pipelines.

The role requires deep IBM mainframe knowledge, proficiency in HLASM/PL/I, JCL, and C/C++, and hands-on experience with IMS/DB2, VTAM, and ISPF. Relocation/travel may be required; US work authorization is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent. Will consider three years of progressive experience in lieu of every year of education.
• Mainframe development and architecture with hands-on z/OS internals.
• Deep expertise in IBM HLASM and PL/I; working knowledge of JCL and C/C++ (C370).
• Strong knowledge of IMS (DBD/PSB), DB2, VTAM, MFS and ISPF.
• Experience modernizing or migrating mainframe workloads to distributed Java/Linux platforms.
• Understanding of integration methodologies and deployment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in customer discussions to gather and analyze system requirements for performance, security and scalability.
• Provide suggestions on solution architecture and drive design creation.
• Identify suitable technologies and perform comparative analyses to select optimal architectural options.
• Develop integration strategies based on proof-of-concept validation.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure quality standards during deployment and automation.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve complex technical issues across build, deployment and support phases.
• Analyze system performance and identify risks in the landscape.
• Create artifacts of architectural frameworks and technical solutions.

Skills

Mainframe

HLASM

PL/I

JCL

C/C++

IMS/DB2

VTAM

ISPF

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

z/OS

JCL

Code-conversion tooling

Job description

Infosys is seeking a skilled Mainframe Architect to lead architecture discussions and complex migrations from legacy systems to modern Java/Linux platforms. You will analyze requirements, design scalable solutions, and guide deployment through automated pipelines.

The role requires deep IBM mainframe knowledge, proficiency in HLASM/PL/I, JCL, and C/C++, and hands-on experience with IMS/DB2, VTAM, and ISPF. Relocation/travel may be required; US work authorization is expected.