Architect

Avanciers Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanciers Inc. seeks a seasoned Mainframe Architect to join our team in a full-time role based in Richardson, TX. You will define architecture strategies and roadmaps, guiding modernization across enterprise mainframe platforms.

The candidate will oversee scalable, secure designs leveraging COBOL, CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ and z/OS, and mentor teams while partnering with business and infrastructure stakeholders globally.

Qualifications

• Internal/external enterprise mainframe architecture experience required.
• Experience defining roadmaps and modernization for mission-critical systems.
• Ability to lead teams across complex technology stacks.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture strategies, roadmaps, and modernization pathways for mainframe platforms.
• Oversee scalable, secure, high-performance designs using COBOL, CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, z/OS.
• Drive legacy transformation programs and cloud integration approaches.
• Guide and mentor development teams on architectural best practices.
• Collaborate with business, infrastructure, and global stakeholders.
• Ensure resilience, performance, security, and governance across mainframe environments.

Skills

Mainframe architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

COBOL

CICS

DB2

IMS

MQ

z/OS

Job description

Avanciers is seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Architect to join our team for an exciting Fulltime opportunity with one of our esteemed clients, based in Richards, TX

Title: Mainframe Architect

• Role & Scope: Full-time Mainframe Architect position requiring 10+ years of enterprise experience across all clients location
• Strategic Leadership: Define architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, and modernization pathways for mission-critical enterprise mainframe platform
• Technical Design: Oversee scalable, secure, and high-performance solution designs leveraging COBOL, CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and z/OS technologie
• Legacy Transformation: Drive legacy system transformation programs and evaluate emerging cloud integration and modernization approache
• Team Mentorship: Guide and mentor development teams on architectural best practices within complex technology landscape
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with business stakeholders, infrastructure teams, and global cross-functional group
• Governance & Resilience: Ensure system resilience, high performance, security standards, and robust governance across all mainframe environment