Mainframe Technical Lead

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

DB2
JCL
CICS
COBOL
IMS DB and SQL. Tools: Endevor
Topaz
Control-M or scheduler exposure

Job Details

Title: Mainframe Technical Lead

Location: Sunrise, FL (Onsite)

Duration: C2C

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Professional to analyse, design and solution building for enterprise-level applications on IBM Mainframe systems. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS along with a solid understanding of batch and online processing and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, develop, document and solutioning of mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS.
  • Perform requirement analysis, design, and code enhancements.
  • Analysis of mainframe applications, conducting impact assessments, and translating technical findings into business rules.
  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements.
  • Participate in migration exercises.
  • Provide technical documentation and support for audits.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and mentor team members, while driving process improvements and initiating automation using modern tools and emerging technologies.

Required Skills

  • COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, IMS DB and SQL.
  • Tools: Endevor, Topaz, Control-M or scheduler exposure.
  • Utilities: SORT, IDCAMS, ISPF.
  • Analysis of mainframe applications, conducting impact assessments, and translating technical findings into business rules and process flow diagrams.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Additional Skills

  • REXX automation.
  • Familiarity with Mainframe migration/modernization.
  • Exposure API integration and microservices concepts.
  • Integrating with IBM MQ or IBM DataPower.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

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