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Highbrow LLC

NY · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Partner with Solution Architects to review and validate a solution's feasibility; also make ... Self-motivated with ability to work well with other groups in an enterprise wide, large-scale ...

PNC

Software Engineer Principal - Mainframe

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site +1

$131K - $175K/yr

The Principal Software Engineer provides technical direction, drives architecture decisions, and ... Demonstrated ability to operate as a self-motivated, independent contributor * Strong solutions ...

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Lorven Technologies

Data Architect

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$62.25 - $80/hr

Design and execute the multi-year strategy to migrate from legacy RDBMS and mainframes to modern ... Self-Service Innovation: Design and lead the implementation of a Data Catalog and self-service ...

Broadcom, Inc.

Senior Mainframe Software Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

People who do well on this team are self-motivated engineers with a passion for our business and ... Create high-quality software design and architecture for applications on the mainframe platform.

Ensono

Expert Solution Delivery Architect

$64.50 - $85/hr

Familiarity with mainframe functional areas such as z/OS Operating System, Storage, Databases, CICS ... Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient in Microsoft ...

Ensono

Expert Solution Delivery Architect

Downers Grove, IL

$62.75 - $82.75/hr

Familiarity with mainframe functional areas such as z/OS Operating System, Storage, Databases, CICS ... Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient in Microsoft ...

Stem Xpert

Solution Architect

Detroit, MI · On-site

$62.25 - $82.25/hr

... mainframe applications. Upon approval / funding of a solution, resource will assist with the ... learning and self-improvement Experience with Vendor Package / Product evaluation, selection ...

Stem Xpert

Technical Architect

Detroit, MI · On-site

$65.50 - $79.25/hr

... mainframe applications. Upon approval / funding of a solution, resource will assist with the ... learning and self-improvement Experience with Vendor Package / Product evaluation, selection ...

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Mainframe Technical Lead/Advisor

Highbrow LLC

NY • On-site

$120 - $150/hr

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Posted 11 days ago

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Job Title: Mainframe Technical Lead/Advisor Key Technology: COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, IMS Job Responsibilities:
  • Partner with client delivery lead, product owners to review requirements, associated user stories and determine a roadmap for delivery.
  • Partner with Solution Architects to review and validate a solution’s feasibility; also make solution recommendations.
  • Review and analyze program specifications to determine the effort needed to make changes.
  • Lead the source code and data migration activities for projects identified in scope.
  • Lead other individuals on the team to start a task and track progress. Ensure that testing procedures, test cases, data, and validation steps are implemented and followed correctly.
  • Analyze and develop software in COBOL, CICS, JCL and IMS changes required for the project and if needed, make code changes, test, and support the team to meet delivery timelines.
  • Ensure quality of deliverables by participating in peer group conducting application design and code reviews.
  • Participate in analysis and resolution of critical production issues.
  • Will be involved in all phases of Agile SDLC.
Skills and Experience Required: Required:
  • 10+ years of experience in COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, IMS
  • 10+ years of experience designing, programming, and architecture in a mainframe environment.
  • 10+ years of experience with RMDS/EXPEDITER/File-Aid for IMS/DB2
  • 2+ years of experience with leading a team.
  • Strong Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience in Mainframe Modernization and Migration projects
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational.
  • Self-motivated with ability to work well with other groups in an enterprise wide, large-scale matrix environment.
  • Experienced in Agile methodology.
Desired:
  • Strong Communications Skills
  • Knowledge of JSON and Cloud technologies are a plus Banking domain experience.
  • Good to have experience in AWS, Azure or related cloud platform.
  • Experience in implementing high volume transactions processing applications.
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