Mainframe Architect

Job Description

Infosys is seeking a Mainframe Architect who will interface with key stakeholders and apply technical proficiency across the Software Development Life Cycle, including Requirements Elicitation, Application Architecture definition, and Design. The role involves creating high‑level design artifacts, delivering high‑quality code, leading validation for all types of testing, and supporting implementation, transition, and warranty activities. You will also be part of a learning culture that encourages teamwork, collaboration, excellence, and diversity.

• Analyzing and responding to end‑user or Tier 1/Tier 2 developer questions and tickets.
• Administering user access to specific batch flows or applications.
• 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.

• Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Richardson, TX or be willing to relocate.
• Position may require travel to project locations.
• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited institution; three years of progressive experience may be considered in lieu 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, and 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 cannot provide immigration sponsorship.

• 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.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability.
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal).
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level.
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.

Infosys is a global leader in next‑generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI‑powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change.

We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always‑on learning agenda drives continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.