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# Technical Architect - Mainframe Appl. Architect

- **Company:** V-Soft Consulting Inc.
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Data Cleansing, Data Files, Database Storage Structures, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Oracle (Applications), SQL Databases, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 6, 2026
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## About the Role

* Technical knowledge and experience with mainframe technology. COBOL 10years, CICS 10 yrs, VSAM 10yrs, and JCL (10yrs.).
 * Knowledge and experience in converting data from one application to another (10 yrs.).
 * Successful completion of technology projects within area of responsibility.
 * Analyzing feasibility, compatibility and cost of solutions.
 * Knowledge and experience in transferring data sets from mainframe applications to Oracle / SQL based programs: 10 Years.
 * Successful completion of technology projects within area of responsibility, analyzing feasibility, compatibility and cost of solutions
 * Ability to perform mainframe logic and decommissioning: 5 Years.
 * Strong organizational skills.
 * Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
 * Knowledge of VSAM and Hierarchical database structures

Desired skills:

 * Knowledge of FARS application.
 * Strong organizational skills.
 * Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
 * Ability to engage business experts in the purpose and use of data in the Benefit Payment Application.
 * Ability to engage business and technical experts in the cleansing and conversion of legacy data to Oracle: 5 Years.

## Description

* The primary responsibilities of this position is to assist in maintaining the FARS systems and work on the FARS Modernization project including data cleansing and conversion.
 * The Mainframe Architect is expected to handle design, implementation, and maintenance of mainframe computer systems for DES.
 * Need to have an additional resource to be able to provide adequate support for the FARS and Interface systems.
 * The contractor will work with other technical teams to ensure that the mainframe system is properly integrated with other systems and technologies.
 * They are expected to help resolve technical issues that arise with the mainframe system.
 * This may include working with other technical teams to diagnose and resolve problems, as well as developing and implementing preventative measures to minimize the risk of future issues.


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