Mainframe Solution Architect

Position Overview

As a member of the Enterprise Architecture Team with a principal focus on IBM Mainframe Applications and Solutions, the Mainframe Solution Architect translates business requirements into technical solutions for complex applications on IBM Mainframe and integrated with other platforms.

Translate business requirements into technical solutions for complex applications on IBM Mainframe and across platforms. Collaborate directly with Application Architects and MF development teams to implement solutions and deliver them into production. Communicate Architecture and Enterprise standards and best practices and ensure they are reflected in MF applications and integrations. Provide technical leadership across teams and play a key role in transitioning MF workloads to platforms such as Kubernetes as part of a larger Digital Transformation and Modernization effort.

• Excellent experience with IBM Main Frame and zOS.
• Knowledge of zOSMF is a plus.
• Experience with Image Copy / reorg / load / unload utilities is desirable.
• Direct experience with RACF and how it protects DB2 resources, CICS transactions.
• Experience with SERVAUTH is a must.
• Experience with scalability and concurrent processing.
• Experience working with large development teams and other Architects.
• Extensive experience programming in COBOL, CICS and using DB2, especially with SQL, indexes, and explain plans.
• Expert in navigating IBM Main Frame, developing MF applications using COBOL, Assembler, and JCL.
• Knowledge of zOS connect is highly valuable.
• Skills with Python or Java is a plus.
• Knowledge of modern No
  
  SQL databases such as MongoDB and cloud solutions such as Data Bricks desirable.

The salary range for this role is $170k - $180k. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

FLSA status:
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):
Yes

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.