Principal Mainframe Architect
Core
Define and govern enterprise mainframe architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap while leading large-scale application modernization and hybrid cloud integration.
Role type
Principal Mainframe Architect
Builds
Mainframe modernization initiatives, hybrid cloud integrations, and API-enabled solutions
Domain
Banking/Insurance/Government/Healthcare mainframe systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IBM z/OS architecture, CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ, VSAM, COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, JCL, performance engineering, workload management, capacity planning, mainframe security (RACF/ACF2/Top Secret), distributed system integration, DevOps/CI/CD, disaster recovery planning
Preferred skills
Fujitsu GS21 legacy stack, AWS/Azure/GCP integration, IBM certifications
Technologies
IBM z/OS, Sysplex, GDPS, CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ, VSAM, COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, JCL, RACF, ACF2, Top Secret, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD
Responsibilities
Own enterprise mainframe architecture vision and roadmap, lead application modernization (re-hosting, re-platforming, refactoring), act as highest-level technical authority for IBM z/OS, define architecture standards and best practices, oversee capacity planning and cost optimization, partner with CIO/CTO on technology decisions, ensure security and compliance, evaluate vendor solutions, serve as escalation authority for critical issues, mentor architects and senior engineers
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
