Mainframe Solution Architect

Sloka IT Solutions
Brussel, Belgium
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Customer Information Control System (CICS) IBM DB2 Distributed Systems Job Control Language (JCL) IBM System Z Mainframes Pl/i SQL Databases

Job description

  • Translate business requirements into high-level solution designs and detailed application designs.
  • Design mainframe applications using PL/I, JCL, DB2, SQL, and CICS.
  • Provide hands-on solution architecture expertise throughout development projects.
  • Collaborate closely with application owners, business analysts, developers, testers, and operations teams.
  • Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical and business challenges.
  • Contribute effectively within an Agile delivery environment.
  • Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders across global teams.
  • Learn and apply new technologies and delivery methodologies as required.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Hands-on experience working as a Solution Architect.
  • Strong knowledge of mainframe concepts and technologies, including PL/I, JCL, DB2, SQL, and CICS.
  • Proven experience creating high-level and detailed application designs from business requirements.
  • Experience with IBM System Z and mainframe DB2 environments.
  • Domain knowledge of capital markets or investment banking.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
  • Experience working in Agile and globally distributed environments.
  • Ability to learn new technologies and methodologies quickly.

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