Mainframe Application Architecture

Location: Brno (KCZ51652) Vlnena, Czech Republic

Company

hirify.global operates and modernizes mission-critical technology systems for large enterprises, using technology and AI-powered insights to support business transformation.

What you will do

• Lead client discovery sessions, modernization assessments, technical due diligence, workshops, and architecture reviews.
• Assess complex mainframe application portfolios, dependencies, business capabilities, migration complexity, risks, and modernization opportunities.
• Define target-state architectures, modernization strategies, transition architectures, and implementation roadmaps.
• Analyze COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, MQ, batch processing, and integration patterns across legacy platforms.
• Provide architecture governance, design reviews, implementation oversight, solution assurance, and guidance on testing, DevSecOps, migration, and cutover readiness.
• Use AI-assisted analysis and modernization accelerators while supporting proposals, SOWs, RFP responses, solution estimation, and stakeholder presentations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in application architecture, software engineering, enterprise modernization, or technical consulting.
• Architecture leadership experience in large-scale mainframe modernization, migration, or transformation programs.
• Client-facing advisory or pre-sales architecture experience.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Z, Fujitsu, Unisys, or comparable legacy platforms, including COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, MQ, and batch processing.
• Experience defining modernization strategies, target-state architectures, migration approaches, implementation roadmaps, and architecture recommendations.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted modernization, responsible AI, GDPR, CCPA, enterprise security, application dependencies, batch flows, interfaces, databases, and technical risks.

Nice to have

• Experience with CA/Broadcom technologies such as Endevor, Gen, IDMS, Datacom, CA 7, CA Ideal, and CA Easytrieve.
• Experience with IMS, IDMS, Adabas, Natural, VSAM, hierarchical databases, and other legacy data platforms.
• Experience with 4GL and legacy development environments including Natural, Ideal, EGL, and PowerBuilder.
• Experience with IBM i environments, including RPG, COBOL, CL, and related modernization approaches.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment focused on belonging and shared success.
• Hybrid-friendly culture with programs supporting financial, mental, physical, and social well-being.
• Personalized career development, continuous feedback, coaching, and hands-on learning opportunities.
• Access to professional certifications and learning programs involving Microsoft, Google, and Amazon technologies.