Mainframe Architect

Infosys•Richardson, TX

12d

About The Position

Infosys is seeking an Mainframe Architect this position will interface with key stakeholders and apply your technical proficiency across different stages of the Software Development Life Cycle including Requirements Elicitation, Application Architecture definition and Design; play an important role in creating the high level design artifacts; deliver high quality code deliverables for a module, lead validation for all types of testing and support activities related to implementation, transition and warranty; be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued Required Qualifications: Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Richardson, TX or be willing to relocate to the area. This position may require travel to project location Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education. Assist the Tier 2 Support team as needed including: Analyzing and responding to end-user or Tier 1/Tier 2 developer questions and tickets Administering user access to specific batch flows or applications (as necessary) Providing routine system and job stream maintenance Maintaining system interfaces between different subsystems Ensuring that nightly and weekly cycles complete successfully Remediating system overload issues, long-running jobs, or SQL degradation Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience supporting applications on IBM z/OS and leading a team of developers Minimum 5–7 years of experience in PL/I or COBOL development Strong experience with JCL, PROCs, REXX, CLIST, ISPF, and SDSF Solid understanding of DB2 static SQL, precompile, bind, package/plan management Experience with IMS (DB + DC), including PSB/DBD/ACB generation flows Prior experience with Endevor or similar mainframe source/version management tools Ability to analyze load modules, compare source-to-load behavior, and reverse-engineer logic when source is unavailable Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.

Requirements

Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Richardson, TX or be willing to relocate to the area. This position may require travel to project location
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience supporting applications on IBM z/OS and leading a team of developers
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in PL/I or COBOL development
Strong experience with JCL, PROCs, REXX, CLIST, ISPF, and SDSF
Solid understanding of DB2 static SQL, precompile, bind, package/plan management
Experience with IMS (DB + DC), including PSB/DBD/ACB generation flows
Prior experience with Endevor or similar mainframe source/version management tools
Ability to analyze load modules, compare source-to-load behavior, and reverse-engineer logic when source is unavailable
Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply.
Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with telecom OSS / Telecom systems
Experience with SAS on z/OS (report generation, batch execution)
Experience with dump reading tools (Abend-Aid, Fault Analyzer)
Experience in a high-availability, 24/7 operational environment
Experience integrating applications across IMS, DB2, and distributed platforms
Familiarity with NDM/Connect:Direct, MQ, SFTP on mainframe
Experience with ZLinux or z/OS UNIX System Services

Responsibilities

Analyzing and responding to end-user or Tier 1/Tier 2 developer questions and tickets
Administering user access to specific batch flows or applications (as necessary)
Providing routine system and job stream maintenance
Maintaining system interfaces between different subsystems
Ensuring that nightly and weekly cycles complete successfully
Remediating system overload issues, long-running jobs, or SQL degradation