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Senior · 20+ years exp
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
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HCLTech is a major Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Spun off from the original HCL Group in 1991, it ranks as one of India's largest technology companies alongside firms like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro.
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Mainframe Engineer (20+ Years Experience) - Job Description
Job Title
Senior Mainframe Engineer / Mainframe Technical Architect
Experience
20+ Years
Location
[Client Location / Hybrid / Remote]
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Engineer with 20+ years of expertise in designing, developing, modernizing, and supporting enterprise-scale mainframe applications. The ideal candidate should possess deep technical knowledge of IBM Mainframe technologies and extensive experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other mission-critical enterprise environments.
The candidate will act as a technical leader, driving architecture decisions, application modernization initiatives, production stability, and delivery excellence across large-scale mainframe ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead end-to-end design and architecture of Mainframe solutions.
- Define technical roadmaps and modernization strategies for legacy applications.
- Provide guidance to development, support, and testing teams.
- Perform technical reviews and ensure adherence to enterprise standards.
Application Development & Maintenance
- Design, develop, and maintain complex Mainframe applications.
- Lead enhancement and migration initiatives.
- Review and optimize existing code for performance and scalability.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables through design reviews and code inspections.
Production Support & Operations
- Drive incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
- Support critical production environments with high availability requirements.
- Lead performance tuning and capacity planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with operational SLAs and governance requirements.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with business stakeholders, architects, product owners, and delivery teams.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Present architecture and solution recommendations to senior leadership.
Mainframe Modernization
- Drive cloud enablement and API integration initiatives.
- Support legacy transformation programs.
- Evaluate modernization tools and technologies.
- Define migration strategies for business-critical applications.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to security, audit, and regulatory standards.
- Establish development and operational best practices.
- Maintain technical documentation and knowledge repositories.
Required Technical Skills
Mainframe Technologies
- IBM z/OS
- COBOL
- JCL
- CICS
- DB2
- VSAM
- IMS DB / IMS DC
- TSO/ISPF
- SDSF
- RACF
Utilities & Tools
- File-AID
- Abend-AID
- Endevor / Changeman
- Control-M
- MQ Series
- IBM Debug Tools
Database Technologies
- DB2
- VSAM
- IMS
Integration & Modernization
- REST APIs
- z/OS Connect
- MQ Integration
- API Enablement
- Mainframe Modernization Frameworks
DevOps & Automation
- Jenkins
- Git
- CI/CD Pipelines
- REXX
- Shell Scripting
- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
Domain Expertise
Preferred experience in:
- Banking & Financial Services
- Core Banking
- Payments
- Cards & Merchant Services
- Securities & Custody
- Capital Markets
- Insurance
Leadership Expectations
- Lead large global delivery teams.
- Mentor architects, leads, and engineers.
- Drive strategic technology decisions.
- Collaborate with CXO-level stakeholders.
- Manage technology risks and dependencies.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- IBM Mainframe certifications preferred.
- ITIL certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps practices.
Preferred Skills
- Mainframe to Cloud Transformation experience.
- AI-assisted development and operations knowledge.
- Experience executing large modernization programs.
- Exposure to distributed systems and hybrid architectures.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in BFSI.
Key Responsibilities
Mainframe Engineer (20+ Years Experience) - Job Description
Job Title
Senior Mainframe Engineer / Mainframe Technical Architect
Experience
20+ Years
Location
[Client Location / Hybrid / Remote]
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Engineer with 20+ years of expertise in designing, developing, modernizing, and supporting enterprise-scale mainframe applications. The ideal candidate should possess deep technical knowledge of IBM Mainframe technologies and extensive experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other mission-critical enterprise environments.
The candidate will act as a technical leader, driving architecture decisions, application modernization initiatives, production stability, and delivery excellence across large-scale mainframe ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead end-to-end design and architecture of Mainframe solutions.
- Define technical roadmaps and modernization strategies for legacy applications.
- Provide guidance to development, support, and testing teams.
- Perform technical reviews and ensure adherence to enterprise standards.
Application Development & Maintenance
- Design, develop, and maintain complex Mainframe applications.
- Lead enhancement and migration initiatives.
- Review and optimize existing code for performance and scalability.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables through design reviews and code inspections.
Production Support & Operations
- Drive incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
- Support critical production environments with high availability requirements.
- Lead performance tuning and capacity planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with operational SLAs and governance requirements.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with business stakeholders, architects, product owners, and delivery teams.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Present architecture and solution recommendations to senior leadership.
Mainframe Modernization
- Drive cloud enablement and API integration initiatives.
- Support legacy transformation programs.
- Evaluate modernization tools and technologies.
- Define migration strategies for business-critical applications.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to security, audit, and regulatory standards.
- Establish development and operational best practices.
- Maintain technical documentation and knowledge repositories.
Required Technical Skills
Mainframe Technologies
- IBM z/OS
- COBOL
- JCL
- CICS
- DB2
- VSAM
- IMS DB / IMS DC
- TSO/ISPF
- SDSF
- RACF
Utilities & Tools
- File-AID
- Abend-AID
- Endevor / Changeman
- Control-M
- MQ Series
- IBM Debug Tools
Database Technologies
- DB2
- VSAM
- IMS
Integration & Modernization
- REST APIs
- z/OS Connect
- MQ Integration
- API Enablement
- Mainframe Modernization Frameworks
DevOps & Automation
- Jenkins
- Git
- CI/CD Pipelines
- REXX
- Shell Scripting
- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
Domain Expertise
Preferred experience in:
- Banking & Financial Services
- Core Banking
- Payments
- Cards & Merchant Services
- Securities & Custody
- Capital Markets
- Insurance
Leadership Expectations
- Lead large global delivery teams.
- Mentor architects, leads, and engineers.
- Drive strategic technology decisions.
- Collaborate with CXO-level stakeholders.
- Manage technology risks and dependencies.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- IBM Mainframe certifications preferred.
- ITIL certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps practices.
Preferred Skills
- Mainframe to Cloud Transformation experience.
- AI-assisted development and operations knowledge.
- Experience executing large modernization programs.
- Exposure to distributed systems and hybrid architectures.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in BFSI.
Skill Requirements
Mainframe Engineer (20+ Years Experience) - Job Description
Job Title
Senior Mainframe Engineer / Mainframe Technical Architect
Experience
20+ Years
Location
[Client Location / Hybrid / Remote]
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Engineer with 20+ years of expertise in designing, developing, modernizing, and supporting enterprise-scale mainframe applications. The ideal candidate should possess deep technical knowledge of IBM Mainframe technologies and extensive experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other mission-critical enterprise environments.
The candidate will act as a technical leader, driving architecture decisions, application modernization initiatives, production stability, and delivery excellence across large-scale mainframe ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead end-to-end design and architecture of Mainframe solutions.
- Define technical roadmaps and modernization strategies for legacy applications.
- Provide guidance to development, support, and testing teams.
- Perform technical reviews and ensure adherence to enterprise standards.
Application Development & Maintenance
- Design, develop, and maintain complex Mainframe applications.
- Lead enhancement and migration initiatives.
- Review and optimize existing code for performance and scalability.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables through design reviews and code inspections.
Production Support & Operations
- Drive incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
- Support critical production environments with high availability requirements.
- Lead performance tuning and capacity planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with operational SLAs and governance requirements.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with business stakeholders, architects, product owners, and delivery teams.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Present architecture and solution recommendations to senior leadership.
Mainframe Modernization
- Drive cloud enablement and API integration initiatives.
- Support legacy transformation programs.
- Evaluate modernization tools and technologies.
- Define migration strategies for business-critical applications.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to security, audit, and regulatory standards.
- Establish development and operational best practices.
- Maintain technical documentation and knowledge repositories.
Required Technical Skills
Mainframe Technologies
- IBM z/OS
- COBOL
- JCL
- CICS
- DB2
- VSAM
- IMS DB / IMS DC
- TSO/ISPF
- SDSF
- RACF
Utilities & Tools
- File-AID
- Abend-AID
- Endevor / Changeman
- Control-M
- MQ Series
- IBM Debug Tools
Database Technologies
- DB2
- VSAM
- IMS
Integration & Modernization
- REST APIs
- z/OS Connect
- MQ Integration
- API Enablement
- Mainframe Modernization Frameworks
DevOps & Automation
- Jenkins
- Git
- CI/CD Pipelines
- REXX
- Shell Scripting
- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
Domain Expertise
Preferred experience in:
- Banking & Financial Services
- Core Banking
- Payments
- Cards & Merchant Services
- Securities & Custody
- Capital Markets
- Insurance
Leadership Expectations
- Lead large global delivery teams.
- Mentor architects, leads, and engineers.
- Drive strategic technology decisions.
- Collaborate with CXO-level stakeholders.
- Manage technology risks and dependencies.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- IBM Mainframe certifications preferred.
- ITIL certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps practices.
Preferred Skills
- Mainframe to Cloud Transformation experience.
- AI-assisted development and operations knowledge.
- Experience executing large modernization programs.
- Exposure to distributed systems and hybrid architectures.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in BFSI.
Other Requirements
Mainframe Engineer (20+ Years Experience) - Job Description
Job Title
Senior Mainframe Engineer / Mainframe Technical Architect
Experience
20+ Years
Location
[Client Location / Hybrid / Remote]
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Engineer with 20+ years of expertise in designing, developing, modernizing, and supporting enterprise-scale mainframe applications. The ideal candidate should possess deep technical knowledge of IBM Mainframe technologies and extensive experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other mission-critical enterprise environments.
The candidate will act as a technical leader, driving architecture decisions, application modernization initiatives, production stability, and delivery excellence across large-scale mainframe ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead end-to-end design and architecture of Mainframe solutions.
- Define technical roadmaps and modernization strategies for legacy applications.
- Provide guidance to development, support, and testing teams.
- Perform technical reviews and ensure adherence to enterprise standards.
Application Development & Maintenance
- Design, develop, and maintain complex Mainframe applications.
- Lead enhancement and migration initiatives.
- Review and optimize existing code for performance and scalability.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables through design reviews and code inspections.
Production Support & Operations
- Drive incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
- Support critical production environments with high availability requirements.
- Lead performance tuning and capacity planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with operational SLAs and governance requirements.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with business stakeholders, architects, product owners, and delivery teams.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Present architecture and solution recommendations to senior leadership.
Mainframe Modernization
- Drive cloud enablement and API integration initiatives.
- Support legacy transformation programs.
- Evaluate modernization tools and technologies.
- Define migration strategies for business-critical applications.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to security, audit, and regulatory standards.
- Establish development and operational best practices.
- Maintain technical documentation and knowledge repositories.
Required Technical Skills
Mainframe Technologies
- IBM z/OS
- COBOL
- JCL
- CICS
- DB2
- VSAM
- IMS DB / IMS DC
- TSO/ISPF
- SDSF
- RACF
Utilities & Tools
- File-AID
- Abend-AID
- Endevor / Changeman
- Control-M
- MQ Series
- IBM Debug Tools
Database Technologies
- DB2
- VSAM
- IMS
Integration & Modernization
- REST APIs
- z/OS Connect
- MQ Integration
- API Enablement
- Mainframe Modernization Frameworks
DevOps & Automation
- Jenkins
- Git
- CI/CD Pipelines
- REXX
- Shell Scripting
- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
Domain Expertise
Preferred experience in:
- Banking & Financial Services
- Core Banking
- Payments
- Cards & Merchant Services
- Securities & Custody
- Capital Markets
- Insurance
Leadership Expectations
- Lead large global delivery teams.
- Mentor architects, leads, and engineers.
- Drive strategic technology decisions.
- Collaborate with CXO-level stakeholders.
- Manage technology risks and dependencies.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- IBM Mainframe certifications preferred.
- ITIL certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps practices.
Preferred Skills
- Mainframe to Cloud Transformation experience.
- AI-assisted development and operations knowledge.
- Experience executing large modernization programs.
- Exposure to distributed systems and hybrid architectures.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in BFSI.
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