NOMAD Mainframe SME / Administrator

FIFTH GENERATION, INC
United States
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Fourth-Generation Programming Language Data Security Data Systems Mainframes Performance Tuning Software Engineering Ibm Z/vm

Job description

Serve as the primary SME for the NOMAD Fourth Generation Language (4GL) environment.

Administer, configure, maintain, and upgrade the NOMAD platform.

Support developers utilizing NOMAD for application development and data access.

Collaborate with mainframe systems teams on platform stability, performance, and maintenance activities.

Troubleshoot and resolve NOMAD-related application and infrastructure issues.

Evaluate platform architecture and provide recommendations for modernization or migration strategies.

Assist with potential migration efforts from NOMAD to alternative technologies.

Document processes, standards, and operational procedures.

Requirements

Deep expertise with NOMAD (Select Business Solutions)

Mainframe Administration and Support

z/VM Environment Experience

Mainframe Data Technologies:

oDB2/MVS, Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting

Mainframe Upgrade and Implementation Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience serving as a technical lead or SME within large enterprise mainframe environments.

Experience leading or supporting legacy application modernization initiatives.

Strong communication skills with the ability to work across development and infrastructure teams.

Experience planning and executing migrations from legacy mainframe tools and applications.

Notes

Client is specifically seeking a true NOMAD expert, as this is a highly niche skill set.

Resource should be comfortable working across both development and infrastructure functions.

Long-term engagement anticipated, with an initial duration of 1-2 years and potential for extension.

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