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# Mainframe Solution Architect

- **Company:** Sloka IT Solutions
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Customer Information Control System (CICS), IBM DB2, Distributed Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM System Z, Mainframes, Pl/i, SQL Databases
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5828797515

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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