Mainframe Application Architect

Location: Chicago, IL Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Expected Duration: 7+ to 10 Years Mainframe Application Architect   To help us continue driving our business forward, we’re in search of an experienced Mainframe / MQ Architect to work for our client downtown Chicago, IL for a contract lasting a minimum of 12 months.  Job Description Responsible for providing technical leadership, analysis and design facilitation across business, information, technical and solution viewpoints and enterprise architecture.  In conjunction with the chief architect, responsible for leading the effective integration of the Enterprise Architecture process with other related processes (for example, investment, enterprise program, IT portfolio and project management) in the organization. Big IBM shop!  Service Oriented Architecture is big as well.   Required Basic Qualifications Must have MQ Series Minimum 15 years of IT or software development work experience including enterprise architecture, software and system architecture, business analysis and business process architecture, application system design and implementation, technical team leadership In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art programming languages and object oriented approaches in designing, coding, testing and debugging programs Expert level understanding of the health insurance industry Below are some of the skills for the development to understand the environment. Preferred Basic Qualifications Advanced analytical and conceptual skills  The ability to create original concepts/theories for various projects  Advanced leadership skills Ability to perform cost benefit analysis, business case development, and financial justification Excellent presentation and communication skills Understands and consistently applies the attributes and processes of current application development  methodologies Strong research skills in emerging technologies and possible application to the business Ability to maintain key relationships to achieve business objectives Project management experience Working knowledge in the use of Project Management methodologies Required SkillsCobolCICSIMSDB2MQ Series (must have) Apply today and discover what thousands of other technology professionals have—Technisource is the right choice to advance your career!  EOE M/F/D/V Please forward your resume to jacquelynhertzler@technisource.com No sponsorship available at this timeMust be available to begin immediately Contact: PLEASE E-MAIL RESUMES TO: Apply by Email