🚀 Mainframe Architect
📍 Location: Fully Remote from UK, Europe or India
🕒 Type: Contract
Duration: 24 Months
I’m hiring on behalf of my client, a forward-thinking enterprise undergoing a strategic transformation of its legacy systems. They are looking for a Mainframe Database Modernisation Specialist with deep expertise in legacy database technologies and a passion for bringing critical infrastructure into the modern cloud era.
🔧 Required Skills & Experience
* Expertise in one or more core mainframe database technologies such as:
* IBM DB2™, IBM IMS Database, Cincom Supra, Software AG Adabas, Broadcom Datacom.
* Strong understanding of performance tuning, capacity management, and high availability for large-scale database systems.
* Proven ability to communicate the business value of modernising legacy databases, including the latest features and functions.
* Proficient in mainframe subsystems and query languages:
* z/OS, JCL, JES, RACF/ACF2, CICS, COBOL, PL/1, SQL, Natural, etc.
⭐ Preferred Skills & Experience
* Broad knowledge of IT concepts and enterprise-level system design.
* Familiarity with design tools and methodologies for large-scale system transformations.
* Strong analytical and reasoning skills to assess and propose modernization strategies.
* Advanced certification in mainframe or database technologies is a plus.
* Experience with hybrid cloud integration and unlocking value from mainframe-resident data.
* Agile methodology experience (Kanban, SAFe, Scrum).
* Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
🚀 Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to:
* Lead modernisation projects at the enterprise level.
* Work on high-impact systems that are core to business operations.
* Be part of a strategic transformation initiative involving hybrid cloud technologies.
* Collaborate with domain experts in both legacy and modern platforms.
Please apply if this role matches your profile.