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# Senior Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** PurpleJack Technologies
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** 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, Z/OS, Freeform SQL, Enterprise Software Applications
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=02b356861e194d17

## About the Role

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.

## 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.


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