Mainframe IMS Architect

About Us:

At Tech Mahindra
(
Tech Mahindra | Connected World, Connected Experiences
), we live the philosophy of connected world and connected experiences. We thrive on change that is powered by the intelligent symphony of technology and humans designing meaningful and sustainable experiences. Consumer 'experiences' are driving and disrupting industries like never before. Businesses must build seamless yet simple enterprises that collaborate, synergize, and drive the change. Change that connects us all and empowers us to deliver experiences that span across the digital, the physical, the convergent, and everything in between. That's when truly connected experiences manifest.

Extraordinary is when experiences come together – a continuous convergence of digital technologies, touchpoints, and most importantly people. It's time to reimagine, reinvent, and revolutionize business models & operations as well as to transform enterprises into living, breathing, and connected businesses. We are the Digital Change makers who strive to change the way the world, communities, businesses, and humans interact digitally. We are harnessing the power of change, brought in by technologies, that makes it the most exciting time to be alive in the human history. Our universe, as we build it, disrupt it, and redesign it, is powering the digital change.

Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates, and the Society to Rise. It has 150,000+ professionals working for 1000+ Global Customers (including Fortune 500 companies) in 90 Countries. We're part of the esteemed Mahindra group, headquartered in Ind
ia. U
nder a new CEO, Tech Mahindra is committed to a transformative journey with 'Scale @ Speed' as our guiding principle.

About the role:

Mainframe IMS Architect

Qualification / Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in handling Mainframe Technology and Toolset.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institute.
• Must have strong hands-on experience across Mainframe and DevOps technologies.
• Experience with GitHub Copilot or equivalent DevOps tools is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with Australian banks will be considered a valuable asset.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Mainframe technologies with hands-on experience in z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, COBOL, JCL, REXX, RACF, schedulers, and associated tools/languages.
• Provide technical leadership in
  Mainframe-to-DevOps transformation
  , including
  hands-on involvement in CI/CD pipelines and toolchains
  .
• Drive Mainframe modernization and hosting initiatives—evaluate legacy systems and propose cloud/off-cloud modernization strategies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Micro Focus, TSRI, Astadia, mLogica, TmaxSoft).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including delivery, alliance/vendor partners, and platform teams to deliver integrated modernization solutions.
• Conduct enablement sessions for Mainframe teams focusing on industry trends, DevOps adoption, and modernization best practices.
• Independently perform Proof of Concepts (POCs) in available infrastructure and steer towards successful outcomes.
• Engage with stakeholders, customers, and senior management to understand business opportunities and provide consultative solutioning.
• Represent Tech Mahindra in customer connects, technical forums, and conferences, highlighting Mainframe and DevOps capabilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, proactive problem-solving, and stakeholder relationship management.

Skill Set:

• In-depth knowledge of Mainframe subsystems and architecture (hardware/software), Mainframe ISV stack (Broadcom, BMC, Rocket, etc.), and enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of Mainframe migration strategies, optimization techniques, hosting models, and DevOps/CI-CD enablement.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tooling
  , especially GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, Jenkins, UDeploy, and related toolchains.
• Proficiency in z/OS systems, DB2, IMS, CICS, TSO/ISPF, REXX, RACF, Mainframe Schedulers, Print Software, and end-to-end DevOps toolsets.
• Knowledge and practical experience in migrating mainframe workloads to modern IBM and non-IBM systems such as LinuxONE, WatsonX, Raincode, and AWS Mainframe Modernization/Transform.
• Exposure to the Australian banking domain
  and familiarity with their technology stack and operational nuances will be highly regarded.

"Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.