Consulting Architect (Mainframe)
17 hours ago
London
£110,000 - £125,000 GBP Performance Bonus, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Pension 11% (8% Employer contribution) + opt-in benefits Hybrid WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Senior Mainframe Consultant (Consulting Architect) Location: London (Hybrid flexibility) Salary: £105,000 - £125,000 per annum Benefits: Performance Bonus, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Pension 11% (8% Employer contribution) + A range of other benefits to choose from About the Organisation Join a global technology services leader that designs, builds, manages and modernises the mission-critical systems that power our world. This forward-thinking organisation is experiencing unstoppable growth and is committed to building a more equitable, inclusive workplace while delivering industry-leading solutions to Fortune 100 clients. With state-of-the-art resources and a reputation for innovation, this company consistently pushes boundaries in technology consulting and infrastructure modernisation. Their commitment to employee development, combined with their position as industry trailblazers, makes them an employer of choice for ambitious technology professionals. The Opportunity This is a ground-floor opportunity to make your mark with a rapidly expanding platform and redefine what's possible in enterprise technology consulting. As a Senior Mainframe Consultant, you'll work on large-scale, fast-track infrastructure projects that deliver measurable value to prestigious clients. Key Responsibilities • Serve as a trusted advisor leading highly complex, multi-disciplinary consulting engagements from conception to delivery, • Define sourcing strategies and select providers that align with customer IT and automation strategies, • Conduct comprehensive ROI and business case analyses, prioritising use cases based on business impact, • Develop strategic future state visions and roadmaps that revolutionise infrastructure and network requirements to meet evolving IT and business needs, • Capture, prioritise, and analyse both functional and non-functional technical requirements, ensuring every solution aspect is meticulously crafted, • Act as a thought leader contributing to the evolution of intellectual capital assets and practice resource development, • Conduct readiness assessments and develop strategic approaches to optimise IT and cloud resource implementation Technical Requirements Essential Experience: • Sales and consulting knowledge, • Experience as a Cloud Architect / Specialist AI Architect / Specialist or similar, • ITIL expertise and certifications, • Subject matter expertise in at least one platform (cloud computing, cloud hyperscaler, X86, mainframe, midrange), • Understanding of DevSecOps, Agile, Scrum construct to identify inefficiencies through readiness assessments, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to convey complex technical insights to both technical and non-technical audiences Preferred Experience:, • TOGAF expertise and certifications, • Experience with various IT Operating Models and building organisations to deploy and support key technologies, • Advanced certification on key technologies within your platform or area of expertise, • Ability to articulate key technologies' impact on security, availability, cost, capacity, etc., • Experience in Agile (Kanban, SAFe, and Scrum) Why This Role Matters This position offers unlimited growth opportunities within a consultant profession that values learning, training, and career development. You'll work alongside expert consultants, architects, and technical specialists while accessing industry-leading certification programs from Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and other major providers. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise, offering the excitement of working with cutting-edge technology while solving complex business challenges. For technology professionals ready to elevate their careers and make lasting impact, this represents an exceptional opportunity to build a meaningful legacy in enterprise technology consulting.