Mainframe Architect

LocationGary, Indiana, United States
Work modehybrid
Typecontract
SenioritySenior
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJul 30, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live22h ago
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Skilled in the mainframe environment - COBOL, DB2
Experience in multiple system environments
Experienced in designing, developing, and testing applications
Combine multiple technologies to provide alternative physical solutions
Perform analysis of business models, logical specifications and/or user requirements to design solutions
Responsible for the application development as well as the application environment
Understand various types of tools and technologies on the market and their appropriate usage
Lead a tool evaluation effort, including definition of evaluation criteria, identification of tools to be evaluated, and the actual evaluation
Has worked on various platforms including mainframes, minis and micros
In office a couple of times a month but should be in drivable distance
Day shift, on call schedule sometimes
Skills
COBOL
DB2
About the role
· Application Architect II on Mainframe side
Responsibilities
· Work with the client’s SME
Nice to have
· Ideal candidate is someone who understands business processes on Steel Mfg side.
· N-W Indiana area
· In office a couple of times a month but should be in drivable distance
· Office setting, will not work around dangerous equipment
· Day shift, on call schedule sometimes.
Requirements
Must be skilled in the mainframe environment - COBOL, DB2, etc.
Has experience in multiple system environments. Should also be experienced in designing, developing, and test applications. Combine multiple technologies to provide alternative physical solutions. Performs analysis of business models, logical specifications and/or user requirements to design solutions. Responsible for the application development as well as the application environment. Understands various types of tools and technologies on the market and their appropriate usage. Responsibilities extend to all components of an application and application environment including front, back, and middle tiers where applicable. These individuals can lead a tool evaluation effort, including the definition of the evaluation criteria, identification of tools to be evaluated, and the actual evaluation. Has worked on various platforms including mainframes, minis and micros. Work may involve interacting with and managing product vendors/suppliers.