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Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.

WI · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

You will lead performance analysis, forecasting, tuning, and optimization efforts for complex ... The Team The Mainframe Capacity & Performance team is responsible for performance engineering ...

Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.

$200 - $250/hr

You will lead performance analysis, forecasting, tuning, and optimization efforts for complex ... The Team The Mainframe Capacity & Performance team is responsible for performance engineering ...

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Mainframe Performance & Capacity / Tunning

Chandler, AZ • On-site

Scalence L.L.C.
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$48 - $61.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze system performance indicators across mainframe environments and subsystems.

  • Identify performance bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve system throughput and response times.

  • Perform capacity planning, system tuning, and collaborate with architecture teams to optimize mainframe solutions.

Job description

Job Summary:
Scalence L.L.C. is seeking a Mainframe Performance & Capacity / Tunning specialist to monitor and enhance system performance across mainframe environments. The role involves capacity planning, system tuning, and collaboration with architecture teams to ensure efficient mainframe solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor and analyze system performance indicators across z/OS, subsystems (CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ), and batch/online workloads.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and response times.
• Conduct periodic health checks and provide performance dashboards, reports, and trend analyses.
• Perform short- and long-term capacity planning, ensuring adequate CPU, memory, storage, and network resources.
• Develop models and forecasts based on business growth, seasonality, and workload projections.
• Provide recommendations for hardware upgrades, software optimization, and resource allocation strategies.
• Tune system parameters to optimize performance for z/OS and related subsystems.
• Collaborate with application teams to tune JCL, SQL, COBOL programs, and transaction processing workloads.
• Optimize batch processing windows and workload scheduling to improve system efficiency.
• Act as SME during major incidents involving performance degradation or system saturation.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring performance issues.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to prevent incident recurrence.
• Use mainframe performance tools such as RMF, SMF, OMEGAMON, TMON, MainView, Strobe, or equivalent.
• Develop and enhance automation scripts for performance data extraction and analysis.
• Maintain capacity and performance dashboards using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Work with architecture and infrastructure teams to design scalable and resilient mainframe solutions.
• Participate in technology roadmaps, platform modernization, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Provide performance related input during change management, release planning, and application onboarding.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Strong experience with z/OS mainframe environments, including JES2/JES3, WLM, RACF, and core subsystems.
• Proficiency in analyzing SMF/RMF data and interpreting system performance metrics.
• Hands on experience with performance and tuning tools (e.g., OMEGAMON, Strobe, TMON, RMF Monitor III).
• Solid understanding of MIPS/MSU consumption, workload classification, and WLM policies.
• Experience in capacity modeling and forecasting methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Preferred:
• Experience tuning DB2, CICS, IMS, or MQ subsystems.
• Knowledge of mainframe cost optimization (e.g., Tailored Fit Pricing / R4HA).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices in mainframe environments.
• Experience supporting mission critical, high availability workloads.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Company:
In today’s dynamic and competitive market, success hinges on mastering three key areas: Data Intelligence, Business Resilience, and Digital Experience. Founded in , the company is headquartered in Morristown, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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