A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Mainframe System Programmer Position type: Contract to Hire Duration: 12+ Months Location: Columbus, OH / Plano, TX / Jersey City, NJ As a ...
A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Mainframe System Programmer Position type: Contract to Hire Duration: 12+ Months Location: Columbus, OH / Plano, TX / Jersey City, NJ As a ...
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$51 - $64.75/hr
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$51 - $64.75/hr
Mentor less experienced Mainframe System Administrators including assigning work, reviewing work ... Provide engineering and support of the enterprise scheduling packages including the training and ...
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Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer
$51 - $64.75/hr
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Sr Mainframe Systems Programmer
$53.25 - $67.75/hr
Mentor less experienced Mainframe System Administrators including assigning work, reviewing work ... Provide engineering and support of the enterprise scheduling packages including the training and ...
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Sr Mainframe Systems Programmer
$53.25 - $67.75/hr
Mentor less experienced Mainframe System Administrators including assigning work, reviewing work ... Provide engineering and support of the enterprise scheduling packages including the training and ...
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Sr Mainframe Systems Programmer
$51 - $64.75/hr
Mentor less experienced Mainframe System Administrators including assigning work, reviewing work ... Provide engineering and support of the enterprise scheduling packages including the training and ...
Sr Mainframe Systems Programmer
$51 - $64.75/hr
Mentor less experienced Mainframe System Administrators including assigning work, reviewing work ... Provide engineering and support of the enterprise scheduling packages including the training and ...
Mainframe Systems Engineer (zOS Mainframe Internals, Parallel Sysplex, Hardware & Storage) Remote
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Mainframe Systems Engineer (zOS Mainframe Internals, Parallel Sysplex, Hardware & Storage) Remote
$52.75 - $67.25/hr
Key responsibilities include DASD and tape storage management, system performance monitoring and tuning, and proactive problem resolution. The Mainframe Systems Engineer will also collaborate with ...
Mainframe Systems Engineer (zOS Mainframe Internals, Parallel Sysplex, Hardware & Storage) Remote
$52.75 - $67.25/hr
Key responsibilities include DASD and tape storage management, system performance monitoring and tuning, and proactive problem resolution. The Mainframe Systems Engineer will also collaborate with ...
Mainframe Systems Engineer (zOS Mainframe Internals, Parallel Sysplex, Hardware & Storage) Remote
$52.75 - $67.25/hr
Key responsibilities include DASD and tape storage management, system performance monitoring and tuning, and proactive problem resolution. The Mainframe Systems Engineer will also collaborate with ...
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MAINFRAME SYSTEM ENGINEER III | COLUMBUS, OH (ONSITE)
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Columbus, OH · On-site
$55 - $73.25/hr
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Columbus, OH · On-site
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Capacity Planning Systems Programmer - Mainframe
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Columbus, OH · On-site
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Mainframe DB2 Developer
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| Required Credentials | Certifications in mainframe systems, such as IBM Certified System Programmer | Programming certifications, often in COBOL, Java, or other languages |
| Work Environment | Operate primarily on mainframe hardware, focus on system setup and maintenance | Develop and modify applications running on mainframes |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used by organizations with large-scale legacy systems, banking, insurance | Develops business applications for mainframe environments in similar industries |
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Mainframe System Programmer - Intermediate - Columbus, OH / Plano, TX / Jersey City, NJ
Innova Solutions, IncColumbus, OH
$55 - $60/hr
Other
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 17 days ago
Innova Solutions rating
5.6
Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
Position type: Contract to Hire
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: Columbus, OH / Plano, TX / Jersey City, NJ
As a Mainframe System Programmer, you will:
Key Responsibilities
• Proven experience as a Mainframe Systems Engineer or similar role in a large enterprise environment.
• In-depth knowledge of IBM z/OS and associated subsystems (JCL, JES, TSO, ISPF, SMP/E, CICS, DB2, MQ, RACF).
• Hands-on experience with Broadcom CA Endevor for mainframe source code management and SDLC.
• Experience with modern version control systems, specifically Bitbucket (Git), and integrating it with mainframe processes.
• Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools like Jules for continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Strong analytical and advanced problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
• Experience with distributed technologies and AI tools is highly desirable.
• Advanced degree in a Computer Science related field preferred
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
 Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.  ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Shubham Rawat
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PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: Â $55 - $60 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate''s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
- Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
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Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.   Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
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Innova Solutions Inc., headquartered in Duluth, GA, US, is a prominent player in the digital transformation and technology solutions industry. The company's innovative approach focuses on accelerating change and empowering businesses to better serve their customers in today's digital age. The products and services offered by Innova Solutions range from data analytics and cloud services to cybersecurity solutions, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The company was founded with a commitment to provide groundbreaking solutions, and this commitment continues to shape its operations and drive its growth strategy.
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