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# Principal Mainframe Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Westlake, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, Endevor, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Software Engineering, Virtual Storage Access Methods, File-aid, Information Technology, Control M
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/37dd9222-cb3a-4002-80d8-8d0b39f71da9

## About the Role

In this role you will develop an understanding of the business domain to enable you to participate in discussions, planning, and provide feedback to drive the team and product forward. You will have proven ability to focus on strong technical experience to ensure software product development is delivered on time and of the highest quality. The candidate will cultivate partnership and a spirit of collaboration among team members and business partners while conveying a sense of urgency and responsiveness to meet business needs., * Must have Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or other Technology related degree

 * Minimum 10+ years of related technology experience
 * Experience in Mainframe (JCL, COBOL, VSAM, DB2, CICS,) Mandatory
 * Experience in the development and deployment of Batch and CICS applications
 * Good understanding on the usage of mainframe tools - ENDEVOR, FILE-AID, ABEND-AID, CONTROL-M
 * Ability to take up new challenges and explore new technology/tools
 * Strong communication skills
 * Proven ability to work in a high paced, dynamic and culturally diverse environment
 * Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
 * High level of dedication, initiative, and passion

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Principal Mainframe Engineer in Westlake, TX.