Revive Staffing Solutions - Reston, VA

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Reston, VA

About the position

The position of Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer requires a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer with a robust background in building and maintaining Mainframe environments. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in Mainframe Systems Programming, demonstrating a deep understanding of the methodologies and frameworks associated with Mainframe systems. This role is critical in supporting various project teams by addressing their Mainframe-related needs on a daily basis, ensuring that all systems are configured correctly and efficiently. The candidate will be responsible for automating configuration processes on the Mainframe using a variety of tools and technologies, including z/OS, CICS TS, MQ for z/OS, DB2 for z/OS, Control-M, and IBM System Automation. A strong emphasis will be placed on scripting and process automation, which is essential for streamlining operations and enhancing productivity. The role also requires extensive knowledge of the MQ Series and a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), as well as some development or systems programming experience. In addition to technical skills, the candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities, as they will be required to facilitate technical requirements gathering and design sessions. The ability to collaborate effectively with both business and technical teams is crucial, as is a keen attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work. Strong customer service skills are necessary for interacting with internal and external customers, and the candidate must be able to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Analytical and documentation skills, along with effective time management, are also critical for success in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Support various project teams with their Mainframe-related needs on a day-to-day basis.
  • Automate configuration processes on the Mainframe using the specified toolset.
  • Configure Development and Production environments for Mainframe systems.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot Mid-tier/infrastructure issues.
  • Facilitate technical requirements gathering and design sessions.
  • Collaborate with business and technical teams to interpret needs and requirements.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of experience in Mainframe Systems Programming.
  • Extensive knowledge of Mainframe Systems methodology and frameworks.
  • 5-10 years of z/OS Systems Programming experience.
  • Hands-on experience with CICS TS for z/OS, CICS Web Services, MQ for z/OS, DB2 for z/OS, Control-M for z/OS, and IBM System Automation for z/OS.
  • Working knowledge of REXX Programming and z/OSMF workflows.
  • Extensive knowledge of MQ Series.
  • Strong experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot Mid-tier/infrastructure issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and documentation skills.
  • Excellent time management ability.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with scripting and process automation.
  • Strong customer service skills.
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