We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Architect to lead the architecture, modernization, design, and delivery of enterprise-scale Mainframe solutions. In this role, you will lead analysis, design, development, testing, and support of Mainframe applications.
Responsibilities
- Define end-to-end architecture for Mainframe applications and platforms
- Design scalable, resilient, secure, and high-performing mainframe solutions
- Create architecture blueprints, design documents, and technical roadmaps
- Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical governance
- Evaluate technology options and provide recommendations aligned with enterprise standards
- Drive modernization initiatives including Mainframe transformation, API enablement, service-oriented architectures, event-driven integrations, cloud integration strategies, and legacy application modernization
- Assess application portfolios and define migration or coexistence strategies
- Support hybrid architectures involving Mainframe, distributed systems, and cloud platforms
- Provide technical leadership to development and support teams, and mentor senior developers and technical leads
- Define coding, deployment, and operational standards; lead design workshops and stakeholder discussions
- Review technical solutions, code quality, and operational readiness while ensuring adherence to architecture principles and best practices
- Participate in estimations, solution planning, risk assessments, production readiness reviews, release governance, and drive performance optimization and capacity planning initiatives
Requirements
- 13+ years of experience in Mainframe architecture and delivery
- Expertise in IBM z/OS, COBOL, and JCL
- Proficiency in CICS, Db2, and VSAM
- Background in IMS DB/IMS DC, TSO/ISPF, and REXX
- Skills in IBM MQ, Web Services (SOAP/REST), and API Integration
- Knowledge of Connect:Direct, Endevor, and Changeman
- Competency in Git Integration, CI/CD for Mainframe, and SonarQube
- Familiarity with Jenkins and Automated Testing Tools
- Qualifications in Db2 for z/OS, SQL Performance Tuning, and Database Design and Optimization
- Understanding of SMF, OMEGAMON, and MainView
- Capability to handle Performance and Capacity Management, Problem Determination, and Root Cause Analysis
- Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
Nice to have
- Showcase of Mainframe application assessment, rationalization, and Mainframe-to-Cloud integration
- Expertise in API-led connectivity and Microservices architecture
- Familiarity with Container platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes) and Hybrid cloud architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP)
- Background in DevSecOps implementation
- Skills in application decomposition and service extraction
Benefits
Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
Focused individual development
Benefit package:
- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible benefits
Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)