Mainframe Application Architecture

Responsibilities

• ▹Design software frameworks, systems and products
• ▹Conceive system interfaces and business application prototypes
• ▹Identify and resolve framework design weaknesses
• ▹Provide technical leadership to the application development team, performing design and code reviews
• ▹Ensure uniform enterprise-wide application design standards are maintained
• ▹Collaborate with stakeholders so the architecture is aligned with business requirements
• ▹Design major aspects of an application architecture, including user interface, middleware and infrastructure
• ▹Create and maintain documentation on the architecture, design processes, component integration and testing guidelines

Requirements

• ▹Architectural experience of large customer change and transformation projects
• ▹In-depth knowledge and experience of hardware and software, including connectivity between platforms
• ▹Working knowledge of CA Broadcom products or IBM iSeries (AS/400): system operations, application support and modernization

Nice to have

• ▹The Open Group Master Certified Architect (or equivalent)
• ▹Prior hands-on experience in a mainframe environment
• ▹Experience in mainframe projects (Modernise On, Integrate With, Move Off)
• ▹Strong understanding of z/OS, IBM software products and third-party mainframe software
• ▹Experience applying AI to accelerate application transformation

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Hybrid-friendly culture
• ▹Be Well programs supporting financial, mental, physical and social health
• ▹Personalized development goals and continuous feedback
• ▹Learning opportunities, certifications with Microsoft, Google and Amazon, and coaching
• ▹Career path from Junior Architect to Principal Architect, with certification on all four major platforms

About the company

Kyndryl runs and reimagines the mission-critical technology systems of leading businesses.