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# Sr. Mainframe Programmer

- **Company:** Goldenpick Technologies
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Mainframes, System Software, Utility Software, Web Trends
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/eb72d27b-9477-4068-a3b3-0c19eae332cc

## About the Role

Skills Must have

 * This candidate must have at least 10 years of systems programmer experience.
 * Candidate must have a strong background in analyzing, documenting, installing, developing and maintaining operating system software including utility software and system software languages while providing technical support to users concerning system software and utilities.
 * Experience with managing mainframe outsourcing agreements and managed service providers to include development of SOW's.
 * Proven track record with understanding and managing vendors with respect to SLA's, SRM's and vendor commitments to hold the vendor accountable while looking out for the companies interests.
 * Knowledge of and ability to articulate/document mainframe best practices with the ability to lead vendors to the successful implementation of those best practices.
 * A strong, working knowledge of ITIL principles with emphasis on problem/incident/change management and experience with managing vendors towards the implementation of those principles while leading the vendor to successful results.
 * Bachelor degree in Business or Information Systems required. Master's degree preferred.
 * Must have proven technical/thought leadership experience in IT and track record of out-of-the-box thinking.
 * Candidate must have a passion for mainframe technologies.
 * Technically aware and keeps up to date on current technology trends (in particular as related to the mainframe platform).
 * Proven experience with effective delivery within IT.
 * Candidate must be highly accountable, drives for results and ability to collaborate with groups across ITS and with vendors.
 * Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required. Ability to work independently and to maintain effective working relationships with vendors, and multiple staff levels.
 * Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem solving techniques in a highly complex environment using leading-edge technology and or/integrating diverse technology applications.
 * Ability to assist in the development of department strategic roadmaps providing vision and thought leadership in key technology areas.
 * Experience managing a high volume workload.
 * Excellent communication skills. Ability to present and translate highly technical capabilities to business leaders in a way to gain understanding and to conceptualize business value (speaking without using technology-speak, developing management presentations, writing and documenting business and technical documentation, developing process diagrams).
 * Management of vendors to ensure SLA's are maintained, solutions are delivered and relationships are fostered to benefit.
 * Experience in establishing best practices, procedures and enforcing governance.
 * Strong track record of collaborating and partnering to obtain common results.