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Info Way Solutions

MAINFRAME ARCHITECT

Dallas, TX · On-site

Info Way Solutions is seeking a Mainframe Architect who will be responsible for transforming ... project management for application delivery • Identifying suitable tools for application ...

Prophecy Technologies

Mainframe Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$47 - $60.50/hr

Production support and incident management * Strong understanding of Software Development Life ... Exposure to API integration and Mainframe modernization initiatives * Knowledge of Agile ...

Noblesoft Technologies

Mainframe support

Weehawken, NJ · On-site

$53.25 - $68.50/hr

Knowledge of database management systems like DB2 and VSAM. * Understanding of mainframe security protocols, such as RACF, and best practices for protecting data. * Mainframe cryptography knowledge ...

Triunity Software, Inc.

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Monitor batch processing jobs and manage scheduling using tools like TWS or CA7 * Support mainframe migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives Requirements: * Proven experience in mainframe ...

Maddisoft

Mainframe Operator

Troy, MI · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

IT Incident Manager / Operations Support Specialist-Mainframe Operator Job location: Troy, MI We are seeking an experienced IT Incident Manager / Operations Support Specialist to provide Level 1 ...

Maddisoft

Mainframe Operator

Troy, MI · On-site

IT Incident Manager / Operations Support Specialist-Mainframe Operator Job location: Troy, MI We are seeking an experienced IT Incident Manager / Operations Support Specialist to provide Level 1 ...

ClifyX

Mainframe Developer

Johnston, RI · On-site

$49.25 - $63.25/hr

... test management process and SDLC/STLC • Excellent soft skills Qualifications : Required : • At least 10+ Years of experience as Mainframe Developer • Should be able to analyze existing COBOL ...

United Technology

Mainframe Lead

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$49.50 - $63.50/hr

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. Preferred Skills * SAS experience is highly preferred. * Experience with JCL and other IBM Mainframe technologies. * Experience ...

Syntricate Technologies

Mainframe Developer

Merrimack, NH · On-site

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Job Summary : Syntricate Technologies is seeking two mainframe developers for code review and ... management services. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a team of ...

Virtusa Corporation

Mainframe Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$53.50 - $69/hr

Job Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of mainframe developers and analysts in delivering complex enterprise solutions. Provide technical direction and architecture guidance for mainframe ...

Maddisoft

Mainframe Operator

Pontiac, MI · On-site

IT Incident Manager / Operations Support Specialist-Mainframe Operator Job location: Troy, MI We are seeking an experienced IT Incident Manager / Operations Support Specialist to provide Level 1 ...

Noblesoft Technologies

Mainframe Engineering

Mclean, VA · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Mainframe security for audits & findings (e.g., BSCs, key management - a plus). * IBM Mainframe Systems: JCL, CICS, SQL, z/OS, DB2, IMS, VSAM, XML, TSO/ISPF. Keys to Success in this Role * Proactive ...

Triunity Software, Inc.

Mainframe Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

Support data management tasks including DB2, VSAM, and IMS database operations Requirements: * Proven experience in mainframe development and/or administration in an enterprise environment

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MAINFRAME ARCHITECT

Dallas, TX • On-site

Info Way Solutions
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

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Job Summary:
Info Way Solutions is seeking a Mainframe Architect who will be responsible for transforming applications from mainframe to a distributed platform. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership and guidance, optimize mainframe applications, and mentor team members while collaborating with the customer architecture team.
Responsibilities:
• Transformation of applications from Mainframe to Distributed Platform
• Optimize Mainframe applications, by extending Mainframe application as a service
• Analyze and understand application migration requirements
• Design suitable target architecture for legacy applications on distributed platform (Public / Private Cloud)
• Assess legacy application functionality from migration perspective and design
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to both customer and project team
• Work in tandem with customer architecture team, co-ordinate/collaborate with customer, team and project management for application delivery
• Identifying suitable tools for application migration
• Mentor team members, provide solutions for technical bottlenecks/issues arising in project
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues. Identify and mitigate risks on project
Qualifications:
Required:
• Architect or Senior mainframe expert
• Experience in transferring from mainframe to cloud
• Motivated to take strong ownership on actions
• Ability to find innovative ways to improve services agility and efficiency
• Continuous skill development
• Experience in transformation of applications from Mainframe to Distributed Platform
• Ability to optimize Mainframe applications by extending Mainframe application as a service
• Experience in analyzing and understanding application migration requirements
• Ability to design suitable target architecture for legacy applications on distributed platform (Public / Private Cloud)
• Experience in assessing legacy application functionality from migration perspective and design
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to both customer and project team
• Experience working in tandem with customer architecture team
• Ability to coordinate/collaborate with customer, team and project management for application delivery
• Experience in identifying suitable tools for application migration
• Ability to mentor team members and provide solutions for technical bottlenecks/issues arising in project
• Experience in troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks on project
Company:
Founded and incorporated in 2012 , Info Way Solutions is an IT services and consulting company headquartered in Fremont , CA. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Fremont, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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