Application Architect - Mainframe -Lead Architect

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**Artificial Intelligence & Engineering** AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to help build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These insights are powered by engineering for business advantage, helping transform mission-critical operations. Join our AI & Engineering team to help transform technology platforms, driving innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients' achievements. You’ll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and re-engineering operations and processes that could be critical to businesses. **Position Summary:** **Role: Lead Architect** As a Lead Architect, you will serve as a technical leader for large-scale mainframe application engagements, helping clients design, modernize, and deliver enterprise technology solutions. You will lead complex workstreams, guide teams across delivery locations, and contribute to high-quality outcomes aligned to client and business needs. This role also includes mentoring team members, advising stakeholders, and supporting the growth of Deloitte’s Engineering as a Service practice **Work you'll do** As a Lead Architect on the Engineering as a Service team, you will be responsible for: - Lead architecture, design, and delivery of mainframe application solutions for large-scale enterprise engagements. - Define end-to-end solution approaches across mainframe technologies, including application, database, batch, and transaction processing components. - Manage technical delivery across onsite and offshore teams, including work planning, solution reviews, and issue resolution. - Advise clients on mainframe modernization strategies, including integration, optimization, and hybrid architecture approaches. - Facilitate architecture discussions, technical workshops, and stakeholder reviews to support program delivery and decision-making. **The team** Engineering as a Service provides complete design, implementation, and technology operations, leveraging our core engineering expertise. We transform engineering teams, modernize technology, and deliver complex programs with a product engineering approach. Our flexible delivery models—traditional teams, pools, or pods—are tailored to each client’s needs, offering engineering-led advisory, implementation, and operational capabilities to accelerate innovation. **Location: Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Pune/Chennai** **Shift Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM and 2 PM to 11 PM** **Qualifications** Required: - 10+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe application development, architecture, and delivery, with at least 3-4 years in a technical lead or architect capacity. - Deep expertise in z/OS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, IMS, VSAM, Sysplex, LPAR Design, Capacity Planning and Enterprise Architecture, with demonstrated ability to design and review enterprise-grade solutions. - Proficiency with debugging and development tools: File-Aid, Xpeditor, Abend-AID; schedulers; and source/version control systems such as Endevor and Changeman. - Proven experience leading client engagements and managing onsite/offshore delivery teams. - Strong command of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps methodologies as applied to mainframe programs. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experienced in facilitating workshops, architecture reviews, and executive briefings. - Demonstrated ability to identify industry trends, technology disruptors, and articulate their relevance to current client engagements. - BE / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc (CS) or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Preferred: - Experience with mainframe modernization initiatives — legacy re-platforming, API-layer integration, or migration to hybrid cloud architectures. - Advanced expertise in DB2 tuning, MQ integration, batch optimization, or automation via REXX scripting. - Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and practical application in code modernization, anomaly detection, or intelligent automation contexts. - Experience contributing to proposals, RFP responses, or practice-building initiatives. - Experience with Assembler - Relevant certifications: SAFe for Architects, or equivalent. **#FY27ReferralCampaign** #2027\\_AI&E\\_Dscreen **Our purpose** Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities. **Our people and culture** Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients’ most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. **Professional development** At Deloitte, professionals have the opportunity to work with some of the best and discover what works best for them. Here, we prioritize professional growth, offering diverse learning and networking opportunities to help accelerate careers and enhance leadership skills. 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