Senior Mainframe Architect: Modernization & Strategy

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 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.