Mainframe Solution Architect

Primerica; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

FSAs & HSAs

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Company events

Job summary

Primerica is seeking a Senior Mainframe Solution Architect to translate business needs into scalable Mainframe solutions on IBM Mainframe, with modern integrations to other platforms. You will collaborate with MF development teams and application architects to deliver production-ready solutions and uphold enterprise standards.

The role emphasizes COBOL, CICS, DB2, and z/OS expertise, plus experience migrating workloads to Kubernetes as part of modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven experience driving solutions for large complex Mainframe applications.
• Expert in multi-layered application stacks.
• Proficient in Networking and Security.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading large development teams and other Architects.
• Extensive experience programming in COBOL, CICS and DB2 with SQL and explain plans.
• Hands-on with z/OS, COBOL, Assembler, JCL; familiar with modern patterns.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical Mainframe solutions and integrations.
• Provide technical leadership across MF teams and ensure enterprise standards are followed.
• Lead modernization efforts, including transitions to Kubernetes and related platforms.
• Communicate Architecture decisions and best practices across stakeholders.

Skills

Mainframe Architecture

COBOL

CICS

DB2 SQL

z/OS

Networking & Security

Communication

Leadership

Standards & Patterns

Python/Java basics

Tools

JCL

DB2

zOSMF

RACF

CICS

Image Copy/REORG utilities

Job description

Join Our Team

In 2025, USA Today recognized Primerica as a Top Workplace USA for the fifth year in a row, and Newsweek named Primerica one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year. In 2024, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica as a Top Workplace for the eleventh consecutive year, and Forbes recognized Primerica as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for the fifth year in a row. In addition, for the tenth time Primerica has been voted a Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine. Primerica is a great place to work!

About this Position

Mainframe Solution Architect as a member of the Enterprise Architecture Team with principle focus on IBM Mainframe Applications and Solutions

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Mainframe Solution Architect is responsible for translating business requirements into technical solutions for complex applications that are implemented on IBM Mainframe, but also including integrations with other platforms. They work directly with Application Architects and MF development teams to implement those solutions and assist in delivering them into production. They are responsible for communicating Architecture and Enterprise standards and best-practices and ensuring they are reflected in the MF applications and integrations. The Architect is proficient in the COBOL programing language, DB2 SQL and zOS. They have an understanding of basic Enterprise Design Patterns and how to apply them. They provide technical leadership across teams and play a key role in transitioning MF workloads to other platforms such as Kubernetes, and as part of a larger Digital Transformation and Modernization effort.

The salary range for this role is $170k - $180K.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have 15+ years of proven experience driving solutions for large complex Mainframe applications.
• Must be an expert in Multi-Layered application stacks.
• Must be proficient in Networking and Security.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess excellent diagrammatical skills. Must be able to lead by example.
• Working understanding of Enterprise Design Patterns and when to apply them
• Requires excellent experience with IBM MainFrame and zOS.
• Knowledge of zOSMF is a plus.
• Experience with Image Copy / reorg/ load /unload utilities is desirable.
• Must have direct Experience with RACF, and how it protects DB2 resources, CICS transactions.
• Experience with SERVAUTH is a must.
• Experience with scalability and concurrent processing.
• Experience working with large development teams and other Architects.
• Extensive Experience programing in COBOL, CICS and also using DB2, especially with SQL, indexes and explain plans
• Must be an expert in navigating IBM MainFrame, developing MF applications using COBOL, Assembler, and JCL.
• Working understanding of zOS connect is highly valuable.
• Having skills with Python or Java is a plus.
• Working knowledge of modern NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, and cloud solutions such as DataBricks desirable.

FLSA status:
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):

Yes

Our Benefits:

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless ofrace, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.