Senior Mainframe Engineer

Vsg Business Solutions
Merrimack, United States of America
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 120K

Job location

Remote
Merrimack, United States of America

Tech stack

API
Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Application Integration Architecture
Systems Engineering
JIRA
Customer Information Control System (CICS)
Cloud Computing
COBOL
IBM DB2
Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements)
Software Debugging
Distributed Data Store
Distributed Systems
Job Control Language (JCL)
Mainframes
Oracle Applications
Software Maintenance
Verification and Validation (Software)
SQL Databases
Systems Integration
Web Applications
Cloud Platform System
Atlassian Tools
REST

Job description

Alternate weeks Onsite/Remote Must take assessment within 24 hours Linkedin (must have picture and full name and clients and dates must match those on resume): Must Have Skills: -COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL

  • Oracle and SQL
  • AWS
  • REST APIs
  • Jira
  • Domain: Brokerage, Corporate Actions, Trade Settlement PRIOR REJCETED CANDIDATE FEEDBACK: -Not able to answer questions pertaining to DB2 Cursors, JCL Overriding -Gave vague answers for Optimization questions Role Summary This role focuses on the ongoing maintenance and support of core mainframe applications. You will be responsible for managing complex legacy logic, researching system behaviors, and ensuring the stability of brokerage platforms. While the primary focus is on mainframe technologies, a foundational understanding of cloud environments is required to support long-term modernization efforts. You are expected to independently review designs, ask critical questions, and challenge technical approaches to ensure optimal system performance. Core Responsibilities
  • Application Maintenance: Maintain and optimize existing mainframe applications, focusing on COBOL, CICS (online and batch), and JCL environments.
  • Logic & Event Analysis: Research and review existing mainframe logic to determine how events behave and document findings for technical stakeholders.
  • Database Management: Manage data and execute complex queries using DB2 and SQL.
  • Independent Research: Independently analyze system behaviors and conduct thorough design reviews to identify potential improvements or risks.
  • Collaborative Development: Partner closely with developers to refine technical stories and requirements within an Agile environment. Ability to understand API driven cloud applications and collaborate with modernization teams.
  • Debugging & Troubleshooting: Perform end-to-end analysis and debugging of production issues, including the ability to look deeply into system logs.
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Requirements

  • Mainframe Tech Stack: Deep expertise in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
  • Domain Knowledge: Professional experience in the BFSI sector, specifically within Brokerage, corporate actions, Trade Settlement, or loan origination.
  • Data & SQL: Strong understanding of DB2; knowledge of Oracle, SQL or other distributed databases is highly preferred.
  • Cloud & Modernization Basics: Foundational knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and distributed systems to assist with potential modernization transitions.
  • Agile Tools: Proficiency in Jira for task tracking and project management.
  • Distributed Architecture: Understanding of REST APIs and the basic functionality of distributed web applications.

Benefits & conditions

  • $100,000-120,000 per year

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