Mainframe Architect Role - Albany, NY(Hybrid)

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking an experienced Mainframe Architect to support the Tax Modernization Program in Albany. The role focuses on converting legacy mainframe applications to modern platforms, leading architecture, design, and implementation across IAS Modernization, Collections, and Taxpayer Accounting.

You will manage performance tuning, data conversion, and end-user support, working with COBOL, CICS, IDMS, DB2, MQ Series, JCL, and TSO on z/OS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience with COBOL in a mainframe environment.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS and for LUW.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture and design activities for the IAS Modernization Project.
• Analyze existing mainframe applications, databases, interfaces, and batch processes.
• Support conversion of legacy mainframe systems to new platforms.
• Develop and maintain tax accounting applications using COBOL, CICS, IDMS, DB2, MQ Series, JCL, and TSO.
• Design and optimize complex database structures in DB2 for z/OS and LUW.

Skills

COBOL programming

CICS

IDMS/DMLO

DB2 for LUW

DB2 for z/OS

MVS JCL

TSO

MQ Series

Client (APS)

Tools

IBM Mainframe

Job description

Mainframe Architect- Hybrid

Bright Vision Technologies is a forward-thinking software development company dedicated to building innovative solutions that help businesses automate and optimize their operations.

We leverage cutting-edge technologies to create scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a skilled to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming business processes through technology.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.

Job Title:Mainframe Architect Job Location:Albany, NY Onsite/Hybrid:Hybrid Duration:Long-Term Contract Project: Tax Modernization Program

The resource would need to report on-site (Albany) for the first week. Position location is hybrid 50% on-site either Albany or Manhattan.

Job Description

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking an experienced Mainframe Architect to support the Tax Modernization Program. The selected candidate will play a lead role in the Integrated Account System (IAS) Modernization Project, a major initiative focused on modernizing legacy systems within the Client's Department of Taxation and Finance. The modernization program encompasses multiple projects supporting critical business areas, including Collections and Accounts Receivable and Taxpayer Accounting. The IAS Modernization Project involves converting existing legacy mainframe applications and databases to modern platforms. The Mainframe Architect will actively participate in architecture, technical design, application development, system conversion, performance tuning, testing, implementation, maintenance, and end-user support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture and design activities for the IAS Modernization Project.
• Analyze existing mainframe applications, databases, interfaces, and batch processes.
• Support the conversion of legacy mainframe systems to new technology platforms.
• Develop and maintain complex tax accounting applications using COBOL, Client, CICS, IDMS, DB2, MQ Series, JCL, and TSO.
• Design and optimize complex database structures in IBM DB2 for z/OS and DB2 for LUW environments.
• Participate in application development, data conversion, integration, system testing, and implementation activities.
• Conduct application performance analysis, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Support large-scale databases containing one terabyte or more of data.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and end users to understand system requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, maintenance support, and issue resolution for complex taxation systems.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experienceworking with a government taxation organization, including technical design, development, maintenance, and end-user support for complex tax accounting systems.
• Minimum 7 years of COBOL programming experiencein an IBM mainframe environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with IBM DB2 for LUW, including working with databases of one terabyte or larger and using XQuery.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with IDMS and DMLOin a mainframe environment.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with Client (Application Productivity System) and CICSin a mainframe environment.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM MQ Series.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS, including working with complex database structures.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM MVS JCLin a mainframe environment.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with TSOin a mainframe environment.
• Minimum 7 years of application performance analysis and tuning experience.

At BVTeck, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.