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Mainframe Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Mainframe Architect 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week) Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville, Birmingham, AL, Dallas, Phoenix, AZ Role Summary The Solution Architect Lead is responsible for designing ...

Mainframe Architect 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week) Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville, Birmingham, AL, Dallas, Phoenix, AZ Role Summary The Solution Architect Lead is responsible for designing ...

Mainframe Architect 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week) Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville, Birmingham, AL, Dallas, Phoenix, AZ Role Summary The Solution Architect Lead is responsible for designing ...

Mainframe Architect 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week) Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville, Birmingham, AL, Dallas, Phoenix, AZ Role Summary The Solution Architect Lead is responsible for designing ...

Mainframe Lead

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$49.50 - $63.50/hr

Mainframe Lead Location: Philadelphia, PA / Pittsburgh, PA Experience: 15+ Years Job Summary We are ... Review application designs, code changes, and technical implementations. * Troubleshoot complex ...

Mainframe Lead

Columbus, OH · On-site

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

8 to 10 Yrs of experience in the Mainframe & Java Modernisation space. The Candidate has experience ... SQL Designing, Coding, Unit Testing, Debugging Object oriented principles and best practices ...

Mainframe Architect Job Location: Erlanger, KY Job Type: Contract to Hire * Develop maintain and ... Work closely with business teams to gather and translate requirements into technical designs

Mainframe Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Experience designing, engineering, and optimizing mission‑critical mainframe applications. Good to have Finance domain experience especially in Corporate Actions and Tax. Advanced SQL proficiency ...

Mainframe Developer

Omaha, GA · On-site

$43 - $55.50/hr

... designing, coding, unit testing, and implementing mainframe application changes. * Good understanding of batch processing, online transactions, file handling, DB2 concepts, and production support ...

Mainframe Developer - Onsite

Columbus, OH · On-site

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

Job Title: Mainframe Developer Work Location: Columbus, OH Duration: Longterm * 8 to 10 Yrs of ... SQL Designing, Coding, Unit Testing, Debugging Object oriented principles and best practices ...

Application Architect II on Mainframe side Work with the client's SME Ideal candidate is someone ... Should also be experienced in designing, developing, and test applications. Combine multiple ...

Mainframe Developer

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$47.50 - $61.25/hr

Mainframe Developer - Day 1 Onsite Location: Wilmington, DE & Jersey City, NJ (Weekly 5 days office ... Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of technical designs, codebases, and processes.

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for mainframe designer in the United States is $65,444.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Mainframe Architect

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

System One
Business Consulting Services • 5 - 10K employees

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Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Mainframe Architect 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week) Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville, Birmingham, AL, Dallas, Phoenix, AZ Role Summary The Solution Architect Lead is responsible for designing, testing, and implementing scalable and highly available mainframe systems. This role requires deep expertise in mainframe infrastructure, workload placement, and networking to ensure reliability and performance. Key Responsibilities

  • Architect high availability (HA) solutions for mainframe environments
  • Define and manage:
    • Change management processes
    • Testing strategies
    • Deployment roadmaps
  • Communicate architecture, schedules, and implementation plans
  • Coordinate across cross-functional teams
Must-Have Technical Skills
  • Mainframe Application Design
  • Mainframe Design
  • Mainframe Networking
  • Mainframe Workload Placement
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
Soft Skills
  • Strong written & verbal communication
  • Presentation skills
  • Project & time management
  • Ability to influence stakeholders
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of experience required
Screening Question
  • Describe a project where you designed or deployed a high availability mainframe architecture.
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System One helps employers get work done more efficiently and economically without compromising quality. Over our 35+ year history, we've helped connect thousands of talented people with innovative companies. The excitement of a perfect fit motivates us every single day.

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Business consulting services and recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US