Master Data Management Application Architect

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Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
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***Hybrid 3 days a week in office in Atlanta, Charlotte or Raleigh - Open to remote if you live outside of our Truist Footprint.***
Do you thrive on designing and maintaining complex enterprise applications?
Are you passionate about keeping mission-critical systems running smoothly and efficiently?
If so, then this Mainframe Application Architect role is for you!
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Master Data Management Application Architect. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our core mainframe applications and help drive our modernization efforts. You will have the opportunity to leverage your deep technical expertise to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions that keep our business operations running at peak efficiency.
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure mainframe applications using COBOL, DB2, and related technologies.
• Analyze and optimize application performance through performance tuning, load testing, and capacity planning.
• Identify and lead efforts to apply mainframe modernization techniques to align with today's technology landscape.
• Implement change data capture and data replication solutions to move data seamlessly between the mainframe and distributed systems using Ab Initio, Informatica, CDC, QREP, AWS, etc.
• Develop and maintain JCL scripts for job scheduling and execution.
• Manage and maintain CICS transactions, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Utilize tools like Omegamon, query monitor, visual explain, virtual tuner, etc., for performance monitoring, tuning, and diagnosis.
• Manage VSAM and IAM datasets for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies in the mainframe and mainframe modernization space.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders.
• Educate and mentor technical leads on solution design, implementation approaches and best practices.
• Document and maintain accurate technical documentation.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience as a Mainframe Application Architect or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of IBM z/OS systems and subsystems.
• Expert-level proficiency in COBOL, DB2, and SQL.
• Experience with performance tuning, load testing, and JCL scripting.
• Expertise with CICS, Omegamon, VSAM, and IAM.
• Familiarity with ChangeMan ZMF.
• Understanding of technology delivery system development methods (i.e., agile, waterfall, hybrid).
• Knowledge and experience with other database types e.g., NoSQL, graph, document, columnar, etc.
• Strong understanding of data transmission and replication techniques.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Financial Services industry experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with innovative technology.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Chance to make a real impact on the business.

If you are a highly skilled and motivated individual with a passion for mainframe technology, we encourage you to apply!
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience in development or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement best practices.
• Understanding of multiple disciplines/processes related to the position.
• Experience applying and utilizing enterprise architecture standards.
• Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function.
• Ability to plan and manage projects.
• Ability to solve complex problems by applying best practices.
• Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates.
• Advanced communications skills, including ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information.
• In an Agile environment: Knowledge of Agile development and release practices. Experience supporting a team with Application Architecture in an Agile environment.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding
Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Minimal and up to 10%
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
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