Mainframe

Mainframe

Posted 4 days ago by 1754646618

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The role focuses on leveraging deep expertise in mainframe technologies, particularly IBM z/OS, and programming languages such as COBOL and JCL. It requires strong architectural skills and experience in modernizing mainframe systems while integrating them with cloud platforms. The position also emphasizes technical leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. Additionally, familiarity with the Verizon Mainframe Billing System is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deep expertise in mainframe operating systems, primarily IBM z/OS.
  • Proficiency in mainframe programming languages: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, IMS, PL/I, and Assembler.
  • Strong knowledge of mainframe utilities and tools.
  • Experience with job schedulers.
  • Familiarity with SCM tools.
  • Understanding of mainframe security protocols.
  • Knowledge of middleware and SOA/CICS integration tools.
  • Creating solution and architectural views.
  • Understanding of software development methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile.
  • Experience with mainframe modernization efforts.
  • Knowledge of database design standards and management.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Providing technical leadership and mentoring team members.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable to changing technologies.
  • Need Verizon Mainframe Billing System experience.

Key Skills:

  • Deep expertise in IBM z/OS and mainframe operating systems.
  • Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, IMS, PL/I, and Assembler.
  • Knowledge of mainframe utilities and tools.
  • Experience with job schedulers and SCM tools.
  • Understanding of mainframe security protocols.
  • Knowledge of middleware and SOA/CICS integration tools.
  • Experience in creating solution and architectural views.
  • Understanding of software development methodologies (Waterfall and Agile).
  • Experience with mainframe modernization and cloud integration.
  • Knowledge of database design standards.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Technical leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Self-motivated and innovative.
  • Experience with Verizon Mainframe Billing System.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

**Mainframe Technologies:**

* Deep expertise in mainframe operating systems, primarily IBM z/OS (including architecture, components, and functionalities).

* Proficiency in mainframe programming languages: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, IMS, PL/I, and Assembler.

* Strong knowledge of mainframe utilities (e.g., SORT, MERGE) and tools (e.g., SPUFI, QMF, File Aid, TSO, ISPF, XPEDITOR).

* Experience with job schedulers (e.g., CA-7, Control-M, ESP).

* Familiarity with SCM tools (e.g., Endevor, ChangeMan, Rational Developer for System z).

* Understanding of mainframe security protocols (e.g., RACF, ACF2).

* Knowledge of middleware (e.g., MQ) and SOA/CICS integration tools (e.g., zConnect).

**Architectural & Methodological:**

* Proven experience in creating solution and architectural views (logical, conceptual, development, execution, infrastructure & operation architecture).

* Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile.

* Experience with mainframe modernization efforts and integrating mainframe systems with distributed and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

* Knowledge of database design standards and database management.

* Excellent analytical and and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform thorough root cause analysis.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

* Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and foster collaboration.

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload, anticipate problems, and delegate tasks effectively.

* Self-motivated, innovative, and adaptable to changing technologies and business needs.

Need Verizon Mainframe Billing System experience.