Principal Mainframe Architect

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$116,543 national median

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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About this role

Principal Mainframe Architect Bangalore - RGA Tech Park Bangalore - RGA Tech Park What success looks like in this role: Own and drive the enterprise mainframe architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals Lead and govern large-scale application modernization initiatives including re-hosting, re-platforming, refactoring, and re-architecting. Act as the highest-level technical authority for IBM z/OS and mainframe-centered solutions Lead and govern mainframe modernization and transformation initiatives, including hybrid cloud integration, API enablement, and DevOps adoption Define and enforce architecture standards, reference architectures, and best practices across mainframe platforms Provide architectural oversight for capacity planning, performance, scalability, resilience, and cost optimization Partner with CIO/CTO, Enterprise Architecture, and senior stakeholders to influence technology and investment decisions Ensure architecture compliance with security, regulatory, audit, and risk management requirements Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and vendor solutions to improve efficiency and innovation Serve as an escalation authority for critical production and systemic issues, ensuring long-term architectural fixes Provide technical leadership, design reviews, and risk mitigation guidance across delivery programs. Mentor architects and senior engineers, setting standards for engineering excellence and technical governance. #LI-SN1 You will be successful in this role if you have: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Expert-level knowledge of IBM Mainframe architecture including z Systems, z/OS, Sysplex, and GDPS Extensive experience with CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ, VSAM, and high-volume transaction systems Strong background in mainframe application architecture (COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, JCL) Strong knowledge of legacy mainframe stack (Fujitsu GS21) Proven expertise in performance engineering,

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