Mainframe System Architect

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Prairie Consulting Services, Inc Full time

Mainframe System Architect

Company: - A Leader in Investment Banking

About Us: We're at the forefront of global finance, leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive innovation and efficiency. Based in the heart of Chicago, our investment banking corporate office is a hub for high-impact, mission-critical technology solutions. We re looking for a seasoned Mainframe System Architect to lead our Mainframe Infrastructure Engineering team and shape the future of our technology landscape.

Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Mainframe System Architect to join our team. This is a hands-on, technical leadership role focused on the design, implementation, and transformation of our Mainframe Infrastructure. You will be a pivotal player in ensuring the resilience and scalability of our mainframe solutions in a high-stakes, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architectural Leadership: Define and enforce Mainframe Infrastructure Architecture Standards and best practices. Oversee the technical lifecycle of products and services, from design through implementation, ensuring smooth transitions to operations.
  • Design and Implementation: Develop Low-Level Design documents, create detailed Implementation Plans, and manage the execution of major product upgrades in production-like environments. Mitigate risks through effective testing and proven back-out plans.
  • Transformation and Modernization: Lead modernization and migration initiatives, including code and database changes to move mainframe applications to cloud or modern cloud-connected environments.
  • Operational Support: Collaborate with the Operations team for effective handover and support. Provide escalation support for complex troubleshooting and major incidents.
  • Documentation and Compliance: Document infrastructure standards, maintain product roadmaps, and ensure compliance with security and industry standards.
  • Mentorship and Skill Development: Mentor team members, ensuring skills are up-to-date to support change and provide high-level support.

Core Skills & Experience:

  • Experience: Minimum of 12 years as a Mainframe System Architect within a large enterprise, ideally in finance or investment banking.
  • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of IBM Mainframe technologies, including zOS System Programming, ACF2, SMP/E, VTAM, and HMC. Experience with JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, OPS-MVS, REXX, CLIST, Python, UNIX Shell, and VSAM is highly desirable.
  • Design and Engineering: Proven track record in designing resilient and scalable solutions, performance tuning, and system upgrades.
  • Modernization and Cloud: Experience in analyzing, designing, and implementing changes to migrate mainframe applications to modern cloud environments.
  • Problem Solving: Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, with hands-on experience in disaster planning and recovery.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related IT field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you are passionate about mainframe technology and ready to lead a team in transforming our infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a difference

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