Mainframe Pre-Sales Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Mainframe Pre-Sales Architect
Hybrid / London
Up to £145,000

Our client, a global leader in IT infrastructure services, is looking for a Mainframe Pre-Sales Architect to join their team. This is an opportunity for a true subject matter expert to shape enterprise-level mainframe strategy, guiding customers through modernization, transformation, and the future of hybrid cloud integration.

As a Mainframe Pre-Sales Architect, you will:

• Lead pre-sales engagements, providing deep technical expertise on mainframe modernization and enterprise architecture.
• Shape and define mainframe strategy, aligning solutions with customer business objectives.
• Engage with C-suite and technical stakeholders to showcase cutting-edge innovations and capabilities.
• Develop architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and proof-of-concept solutions that demonstrate value and feasibility.
• Act as a thought leader, staying ahead of industry trends and translating them into actionable strategies.
• Support sales teams by providing technical input for proposals, RFP responses, and customer briefings.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to ensure seamless execution of solutions post-sale.

The ideal Mainframe Pre-Sales Architect will have:

• Extensive expertise in mainframe architecture, modernization, and integration strategies.
• Deep knowledge of IBM Z, DB2, IMS, CICS, RACF/ACF2, COBOL, PL/1, and advanced database performance tuning.
• Proven experience advising on hybrid cloud integration and migration strategies for mainframe workloads.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading pre-sales engagements, working with enterprise clients to shape IT transformation.
• Thought leadership in the mainframe space, with a strong understanding of industry trends and future direction.
• Strong commercial awareness, understanding how to translate technical solutions into business outcomes.

The Package:

• £125,000 - £145,000 base salary
• Performance bonus
• Pension & private medical care
• Hybrid working (London-based HQ)

If you're a Mainframe Pre-Sales Architect looking to drive innovation, influence enterprise strategy, and work at the forefront of mainframe transformation, this is the perfect opportunity. Get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on 020 7780 6706 to hear more.