Associate Principal Engineer, Mainframe in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Associate Principal Engineer, Mainframe based in India.

This role is designed for an experienced technology professional who thrives on solving complex enterprise challenges and driving meaningful technical outcomes.
You will bring deep expertise in mainframe technologies while guiding teams, shaping solutions, and delivering strategic value.
The position combines technical leadership, architectural thinking, and hands-on problem-solving within a collaborative engineering environment.
You will work on challenging projects that require innovation, ownership, and the ability to influence technical direction.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy mentoring others, improving engineering practices, and creating scalable solutions.
You will be part of a global technology ecosystem where expertise, entrepreneurship, and continuous learning are highly valued.

The Associate Principal Engineer, Mainframe will play a key role in providing technical leadership, supporting complex engineering initiatives, and helping teams deliver high-quality solutions.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level mainframe solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic direction to engineering teams working on complex technology challenges.
• Analyze business and technical requirements to create scalable, efficient, and maintainable solutions.
• Drive architecture decisions and contribute to improving engineering standards and best practices.
• Support teams in troubleshooting complex issues and implementing effective resolutions.
• Mentor and guide developers, sharing knowledge and helping build technical capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and optimization of existing systems.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives by exploring new approaches and technologies.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, providing insights that create long-term value for clients and projects.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in mainframe technologies, strong technical leadership abilities, and a proven track record of delivering complex enterprise solutions.

• Extensive experience working with mainframe technologies and enterprise application environments.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, and system design.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions and provide strategic recommendations.
• Experience managing complex projects and solving challenging technical problems.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing within teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives forward.
• Experience working in dynamic technology environments with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

• Opportunity to work on complex enterprise technology projects with global exposure.
• Leadership role with the ability to influence technical direction and engineering practices.
• Collaborative, innovative, and growth-focused work environment.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and career progression.
• Chance to mentor talented professionals and contribute to team growth.
• Exposure to modern engineering practices and challenging technical problems.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience and expertise.
• Flexible work environment designed to support productivity and collaboration.