Mainframe IDMS SME

This job is with Kyndryl, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Are you ready to join a team that is passionate about solving complex business problems with cutting-edge technology? Kyndryl is seeking a talented Data Architect who will take charge of all things data and information, transforming them into remarkable solutions that drive our customers' success. Get ready to unleash your creative prowess and shape the future of data management.

As a Data Architect with Kyndryl, you will play a vital role in managing all aspects of data and information, from understanding business requirements to translating them into data models scheme design and data architectures. Your expertise will be critical in guiding the full IT data lifecycle governance , including acquisition, transformation, classification, storage, presentation, distribution, security, privacy, and archiving to ensure data is accurate, complete and secure.

You will work closely with our customers to design solutions and data architectures that address their unique business problems, considering their needs and constraints while applying your industry knowledge and expertise. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse technologies, like databases (relational, hierarchical and object-oriented), file systems and storage management, document imaging, knowledge and content management, taxonomies and business intelligence. All relevant for designing business-driven IT solutions that meet data requirements and incorporate cloud solutions for different types of storage needs.

As a Data Architect, you will have the chance to develop and design centralized or distributed systems that both address user requirements and perform efficiently and effectively. You will ensure the viability of proposed solutions by conducting solution assurance assessments and work closely with the project team and key stakeholders to ensure that the final solution meets all customer requirements and expectations.

At Kyndryl, you'll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team where creativity knows no bounds. Together, we'll shape the future of data architecture and revolutionize the way businesses thrive. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with Kyndryl.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from a Junior Architect to Principal Architect - we have opportunities for that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Plan, design, and execute the migration of IDMS and IMS databases and applications from legacy mainframe environments (COBOL, z / OS) to modern platforms, including cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) or distributed systems.

Analyze existing IDMS / IMS schemas, transaction logic, batch processes, and application dependencies to define a robust migration strategy.

Evaluate and recommend tools and techniques for migration, including ETL tools, replication engines, and modernization accelerators.

Develop and implement data migration, data validation, and data transformation plans to ensure integrity, consistency, and minimal downtime.

Collaborate with application developers, architects, and business analysts to ensure migrated applications maintain business functionality.

Support performance tuning and optimization of IDMS / IMS databases in the new target environment.

Create and maintain technical documentation, including migration plans, data mappings, and process flows.

Develop and execute test plans for functional, regression, and performance testing of migrated applications and databases.

Troubleshoot and resolve migration-related issues promptly to maintain project timelines.

Establish best practices for modernization, database management, and ongoing operations of migrated IDMS and IMS systems.

Over 7 years of experience in IBM Mainframe Database migrations

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, data integration and governance framework with one of the three cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Security, or a related field

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily : Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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