We are looking for Mainframe Architect at Chicago, IL. Mainframe Architect Chicago, IL Full Time.
Mainframe Architect: Responsibilities
Acts as technical expert on these applications when interfacing with other teams, both internal and external, and senior management.
Partners with Business and internal upstream/downstream IT teams to evaluate complex requirements to Design , develop and deliver strategic solutions as well as defining a strategic roadmap to modernize the applications.
Identifies appropriate technical solutions that provide business value while mitigating technical debt and designs system requirements for complex software development projects.
Engages in high level break/fix support during Production Firecall scenarios and assists with Production issues when higher level analysis is required.
Works within an Agile scrum team framework. Taking stories and tasks through sprint, participates actively with product backlog refinement, daily standup and bi-weekly sprint boundary meetings.
Reviews application vulnerabilities, assigns resources for remediation (including CAST and DAST)
Ability to think strategically and tactically, with effective decision-making skills.
Ensures adherence to organizational policies, guidelines and processes
A positive goal orientated attitude with a focus on delivery
Mandatory Skills
Hands-on experience in various mainframe technologies (COBOL, JCL, CICS, MQ, PL1, FOCUS, ASSEMBLER) and code versioning tool SCLM
Deep understanding of database and technologies in the industry including, RDBMS, SQL, BI tools (IDM Data studio, SOAPUI) and performing tasks related to database design, data analysis, data quality
Knowledge of project management methodology, effective communication, influencing, and organizational skills, must possess initiative to accomplish tasks and make decisions.
Knowledge of full software development lifecycle
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Serves as a resource or "go to person" within a group
Experience
8- 10 years of solid, diverse work experience in all aspects of systems programming, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Experience and understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies and frameworks
Provide guidance and direction to teams on technologies and the right way of doing things and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
