Mainframe Solution Architect

Location: 

Bangalore, IN, 562122

Position Type:  Professional

 

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Mainframe Solution Architect

The mission of the Solution Architect:

Your mission is to define and design the architecture for Distribute Products & Cross Solutions within the Digital & IT CPA Production Logistics, ensuring maximum value from IT investments. You are typically part of a solution and/or product development team and you may also contribute to other teams in areas where you have specific expertise. You collaborate with the Solution Center Architect for the strategic direction and follow established principles and guidelines, ensuring adherence to standards. Your focus is on the technical decisions being made regarding solutions and how they meet business needs. You are a professional, leading and contributing to procuring or planning, developing, deploying, and maintaining business-driven solutions within Volvo Group. Your responsibilities can also include functional leadership roles within Architecture.

Responsibilities as the Solution Architect:

Responsible for securing IT architectural compliance following best practices and Volvo Group architectural frameworks.
Resolve architectural issues e.g., escalated from projects & solutions.
Secure excellent IT architectural competence through the IT Architect network for the concerned solutions and projects.
Drive the work needed for integrations with other systems together with their representative
Manage IT integration solutions using relevant platforms, support services, methods, and guidelines
Ensure usage of shared technical standards, tools, and platforms
Align with Volvo Group Security directives and fulfilling the customer demands for information security
Translate business requirements into IT architecture and describe them through 
a selection of architecture and design artifacts.
Secure alignment of Architecture design with architecture principles from One North Star
Collaborate with other architects in the Production Logistics


Wanted Profile:

Mainframe COBOL (Mandatory)
Batch: JCLs (Mandatory)
Database: DB2 (Mandatory)
IMS knowledge (good to have)
Stored Procedures (good to have)
Tools: IDz & Endevor
As we use more and more MQ, knowledge on MQ can be considered as ‘added advantage’ (not mandatory).
Apart from technical skills, we need good problem solving and analytical skills.
Good communication & presentation skills.


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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

 

Group Digital & IT is the hub for digital development within Volvo Group. Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, represented in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow’s transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity, both as individuals and as a team. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.

Job Category:  Information Technology
Organization:  Group Digital & IT
Travel Required:  Occasional Travel
Requisition ID:  13119

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.