Senior Mainframe Developer

PurpleJack Technologies
Raleigh, NC, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$104,000.0 - $114,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Customer Information Control System (CICS) IBM DB2 Software Debugging Middleware Endevor Job Control Language (JCL) IBM WebSphere MQ Mainframes Performance Tuning Query Optimization Release Management SQL Databases
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Z/OS Freeform SQL Enterprise Software Applications

Job description

  • Serve as the primary Mainframe Technical Specialist supporting enterprise applications.
  • Provide administration, support, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for z/OS environments.
  • Support Endevor configuration and release management activities.
  • Analyze complex SQL queries and recommend performance improvements and cost-saving solutions.
  • Provide DB2 support and administration using various tools and utilities.
  • Deliver CICS administration, debugging, and problem-resolution support.
  • Collaborate closely with developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
  • Support enterprise mainframe applications running in large-scale production environments.

Requirements

Do you have experience in z/OS support?, * 7+ years of experience with z/OS Operating System

  • Strong experience with Endevor Configuration & Release Management
  • 7+ years of SQL programming and query optimization
  • Experience supporting DB2 tools and utilities
  • Ability to analyze and optimize complex SQL queries
  • Strong Mainframe administration and troubleshooting experience

Mainframe Technologies:

  • z/OS
  • CICS
  • DB2
  • IMS
  • JCL
  • Endevor
  • SQL

Preferred Skills:

  • Middleware Administration
  • IBM MQ / MQ Series, * Deep expertise in z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, JCL, and Endevor.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise mainframe environments.
  • Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership.

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