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Temporary Mainframe Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Mainframe Engineer

Livingston, NJ

$53.50 - $68.75/hr

This position is a critical member of the Mainframe Engineering team. The primary function is ... Initiate z/OS environmental set-up to support all Mainframe software products. * Provide technical ...

Mainframe Engineer

Somerset, NJ · On-site

$49.25 - $63.25/hr

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Mainframe Engineer Details: Mainframe Engineer Location: Somerset, NJ - Remote to start Duration: 6 months CTH What You Will Do: * Legacy application ...

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for building high quality applications using agile practices to join our ...

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for building high-quality applications using agile practices to join our ...

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for building high quality applications using agile practices to join our ...

R&D Software Engineer

Framingham, MA · On-site

$91K - $146K/yr

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for building high quality applications using agile practices to join our ...

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division is seeking a talented R&D Software Engineer to join their Mainframe Security and Compliance team. The role involves building, testing, and supporting security ...

Responsible at the expert level for mainframe software engineering, technical solution delivery, and technical requirements gathering. Serves as an individual-contributor technical lead for critical ...

Responsible at the expert level for mainframe software engineering, technical solution delivery, and technical requirements gathering. Serves as an individual-contributor technical lead for critical ...

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for building high quality applications using agile practices to join our ...

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for building high quality applications using agile practices to join our ...

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for building high quality applications using agile practices to join our ...

Unisys Mainframe Developer

Charleston, WV

$45.25 - $58.25/hr

We are looking for a Senior Mainframes Developer to work on mainframe software application development. In a dynamic, fast paced environment the IBM zTPF operating system is the central hub for all ...

Mainframe Developer

Morristown, NJ · On-site

$50.50 - $64.75/hr

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Sr. Mainframe Engineer Details: Role: Sr. Mainframe Engineer Location: Morris Plains, NJ , Memphis TN, Somerset NJ, Austin TX, St. Louis MO, Morristown NJ ...

Unisys Mainframe Developer

Phoenix, AZ

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

We are looking for a Senior Mainframes Developer to work on mainframe software application development. In a dynamic, fast paced environment the IBM zTPF operating system is the central hub for all ...

Mainframe COBOL Software Engineer

Coral Springs, FL · On-site

$46.75 - $60/hr

Job Title Mainframe COBOL Software Engineer About your role: As a Mainframe COBOL Software Engineer you will be a part of our Core Acquiring Front End engineering group within Fiserv's Global ...

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Job Description

This position is a critical member of the Mainframe Engineering team. The primary function is supporting the z/OS platform that hosts 6 LPARs, 10 DB2 subsystems, 11 CICS Regions across 3 different business units. This position also provides technical support for all the application developers for these systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Operating system and subsystem installation and customization using the IBM Serverpac process.
  • Responsible for the overall management and administration of DB2 for z/OS, CICS for z/OS.
  • Analyze, debug, and problem resolution for operating system and program product related issues.
  • Initiate z/OS environmental set-up to support all Mainframe software products.
  • Provide technical leadership to development, scheduling, database admin, and operations groups.
  • HMC and System Initialization (IPL) Details and procedures.
  • Provide application development community support to identify and resolve programming and environmental problems.
  • Manage vendor relationships, software license agreements, capacity reporting (SCRT).
  • Participate in Disaster Recovery events and testing procedural updates.
  • Effective workload balance tuning and performance knowledge (WLM resource definitions).
  • SMS storage administration including volume initializations, and ACS routine updates.
  • TCP/IP and Communication Manager Configuration and administration.
  • USS definitions, OMVS and z/OS commands for managing processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of z/OS operating system architecture, internals, operations, and recovery scenarios.
  • Working experience with major subsystems: CICS, DB2.
  • 24x7 on call support.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve problems quickly and completely.
  • Strong preference with mainframe automation and monitoring tools such as Control/M/R/O, Mainview.
  • ISV product installation and support (CA and BMC a big plus).
  • HCD configuration is highly desirable. (IOCD, IODF).
  • Candidate must be self-motivated and assertive while possessing the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a team environment.
  • Excellent working knowledge of mainframe infrastructure technologies.
  • Strong written and communication skills.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a senior z/OS System Programmer.
  • Significant (7 or more years) systems engineering mainframe support.
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