Mainframe Solution Architect

Join Our Team In 2025, USA Today recognized Aperture Cloud as a Top Workplace USA for the fifth year in a row, and Newsweek named Aperture Cloud one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year. In 2024, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Aperture Cloud as a Top Workplace for the eleventh consecutive year, and Forbes recognized Aperture Cloud as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for the fifth year in a row. In addition, for the tenth time Aperture Cloud has been voted a Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine. Aperture Cloud is a great place to work! About this Position Mainframe Solution Architect as a member of the Enterprise Architecture Team with principle focus on IBM Mainframe Applications and Solutions Responsibilities & Qualifications The Mainframe Solution Architect is responsible for translating business requirements into technical solutions for complex applications that are implemented on IBM Mainframe, but also including integrations with other platforms. They work directly with Application Architects and MF development teams to implement those solutions and assist in delivering them into production. They are responsible for communicating Architecture and Enterprise standards and best-practices and ensuring they are reflected in the MF applications and integrations. The Architect is proficient in the COBOL programing language, DB2 SQL and zOS. They have an understanding of basic Enterprise Design Patterns and how to apply them. They provide technical leadership across teams and play a key role in transitioning MF workloads to other platforms such as Kubernetes, and as part of a larger Digital Transformation and Modernization effort. The salary range for this role is $170k - $180K. This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requires excellent experience with IBM MainFrame and zOS. Knowledge of zOSMF is a plus. Experience with Image Copy / reorg/ load /unload utilities is desirable. Must have 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 programing in COBOL, CICS and also using DB2, especially with SQL, indexes and explain plans Must be an expert in navigating IBM MainFrame, developing MF applications using COBOL, Assembler, and JCL. Working understanding of zOS connect is highly valuable. Having skills with Python or Java is a plus. Working knowledge of modern NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, and cloud solutions such as DataBricks desirable. FLSA status: This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay): Yes Our Benefits: 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 Aperture Cloud , Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless ofrace, 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. At Aperture Cloud , we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives. Originally posted on Himalayas