Mainframe Support Architect

• The Mainframe Support Architect will serve as the senior technical authority overseeing the design modernization-readiness architectural governance and operational integrity of the mainframe-based Tax System.
• The architect will provide strategic technical direction maintain architectural standards ensure system reliability and scalability lead complex issue resolution and guide the support team throughout the transition period until the planned modernization goes live.
• This role demands expert-level mainframe engineering a deep understanding of legacy tax processing workflows and the ability to stabilize optimize and evolve a legacy mainframe system with extensive COBOL JCL Natural DB2 and VSAM assets.

• Serve as the primary architect and technical authority for the mainframe tax applications which include COBOL online COBOL batch and online screens
• Define and enforce architectural principles coding standards integration patterns and legacy system best practices aligned with the performance reliability and maintainability needs.
• Oversee the architecture of batch operations online CICS workflows DB2 data structures VSAM files and Natural components
• Ensure the system continues to meet application availability requirements and supports daily operational windows

• Lead high-level system design refactoring strategies performance tuning and long-term maintainability improvements.
• Identify high-risk inefficient or undocumented areas requiring redesign or enhanced documentation
• Recommend improvements for resiliency scalability and future migration to the incoming replacement system.
• Conduct an impact analysis on statutory updates requiring annual system enhancements

• Provide Tier 3 technical leadership for complex issues across 24/7/365 support operations
• Architect solutions for recurring problems and lead systemic root cause analysis as required under continuous improvement mandates
• Ensure adherence to defined Response and Resolution SLAs for all severities
• Guide the team in incident triage escalation and resolution following the defined on-call and escalation models (15-minute escalation rule)

• Oversee the architecture of 58 upstream and downstream systems and associated interfaces through which the tax system exchanges data.
• Ensure secure consistent and compliant data exchange across internal and external systems in alignment with security and compliance requirements.

• Lead documentation of:System architecture and design Batch and online process flows Interface contracts Operational procedures Testing approaches (unit integration performance UAT)
• Support knowledge transfer from current SMEs to vendor teams to mitigate the risk of knowledge loss.

• Ensure alignment with: SLA tracking & reporting requirements Security & data governance Change management processes mandated by ITIL-aligned standard Support periodic audits performance reviews and improvement plans.

• Mentor support engineers and developers working on COBOL Natural JCL DB2 and CICS components.
• Collaborate with IT Leadership Business teams Governance committees and operational stakeholders.
• Contribute to reviews service improvement plans and architectural assessments.

• 11 years of experience in Mainframe technologies including: COBOL (online & batch) JCL CICS DB2 VSAM
• Strong experience in production support high availability systems and legacy application architecture.
• Proven ability to lead design and troubleshoot complex legacy systems.
• Experience with batch performance tuning and online transaction optimization.
• Strong communication documentation and stakeholder-management skills.

• Candidate must be located within commuting distance or willing to relocate to Salt Lake City UT

• 11 years of experience as an Architect or Senior Technical Lead in large enterprise mainframe environments.
• Experience with: Natural REXX Control M (batch scheduling) OMEGAMON (performance monitoring)
• Prior experience supporting public sector tax systems or financial/transaction-heavy systems.
• Experience working with limited documentation and high complexity systems.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes for Incident Problem and Change Management.
• Experience mentoring global or multi-location technical teams.
• Familiarity with modernization programs or system replacement initiatives.

• A bachelors degree or foreign equivalent is required from an accredited institution. Will consider three years of progressive relevant work experience instead of every year of education. Candidates who have completed a Masters degree program are strongly preferred.

Benefits

Along with competitive pay as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

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