Mainframe solution architect

Contract Mainframe Solution Architect
📍 UK-Based | Hybrid / Remote
⏳ 6-Month Contract (Outside IR35)
💰 Competitive Daily Rate
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Solution Architect for a contract opportunity with a leading organisation. This role is ideal for a generalist with broad expertise across z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, and mainframe modernisation. You’ll be responsible for designing and optimising mainframe architectures, supporting cloud migrations, API integrations, and automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance mainframe solutions
✅ Define architecture roadmaps and ensure alignment with IT and business strategies
✅ Lead mainframe modernisation, including cloud migration, API enablement, and DevOps adoption
✅ Optimise z/OS, CICS, COBOL, DB2, MQ, IMS, and related technologies
✅ Provide technical leadership in integration, automation, and performance tuning
✅ Collaborate with enterprise architects, engineers, and key stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience:
✔ Proven experience as a Mainframe Solution Architect in complex enterprise environments
✔ Expertise in z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, COBOL, JCL, REXX, and Assembler
✔ Experience with mainframe modernisation, cloud integration, and API development
✔ Strong understanding of high availability, security, and disaster recovery on mainframes
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