zOS Connect Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Armonk, NY that is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer with 7+ years of hands-on experience in COBOL, CICS, and DB2 development for both online and batch applications, including analysis, coding, unit testing, migration, and production support.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Hands-on development experience for at least 7 years into COBOL, CICS, and DB2 for both online and batch applications, including analysis, coding, unit testing, and Migration
* Strong working knowledge of CICS application programming, including COMMAREA, CICS screens
* Experience in developing CICS web services with SOAP/REST
* Troubleshooting skills for production/ test issues such as CICS abends,DB2 SQL errors, time outs, etc.
* Experience creating/exposing APIs using IBM z/OS Connect is a must have
* REST and JSON fundamentals: Understanding HTTP methods, status codes, headers, and JSON payload design is essential because z/OS Connect exposes and consumes RESTful APIs using JSON and OpenAPI definitions
* OpenAPI/Swagger: Ability to read and work with OpenAPI 2/3 documents, since z/OS Connect APIs are defined and deployed using these specifications and related artifacts
* Basic Java/Dev tooling: Familiarity with Java build tools (Gradle for requester APIs), containers, and IDEs or VS Code, which are commonly used with the z/OS Connect Designer and Gradle plug-ins
* High-level z/OS understanding: Concepts like regions, started tasks, RACF/SAF security, SMF/WLM, and how CICS/Db2/IMS fit into the landscape help you reason about performance, security, and deployment
* CICS/Db2/IMS basics: Knowing how a CICS transaction, Db2 stored procedure, or IMS program is structured lets you map them correctly to services behind your APIs
* COBOL and data structures: Ability to interpret COBOL copybooks or similar layouts is useful to map between mainframe data structures and JSON fields, even if you're not writing the business logic

Nice to have:
* Experience with MQ or other middleware platforms including COBOL copybook --> JSON mapping and service enablement of existing business logic
* Familiar with API testing tools such as Postman/Ready API/SoapUI for request/response validation and payload troubleshooting

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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