CA 7 Systems Engineer

CA 7 Systems Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated CA 7 Systems Engineer for an opportunity in Jersey City, NJ 07310!

Position Title: CA 7 Systems Engineer

Location: Jersey City, NJ 07310

Anticipated Start Date: Tentative Start Date

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 11 Months

Job Type: Contract, [On-Site]

Pay Range: [$59] to [$63]

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

* Workload Automation Management: Install, configure, maintain, and support CA7 Workload Automation and CA Automic Automation Intelligence (AAI) environments, ensuring high availability and performance of all scheduled jobs.
* Automation and Scripting: Design, develop, test, and optimize REXX and Python scripts to automate routine system tasks, improve operational efficiency, and integrate mainframe processes with modern platforms.
* System Maintenance: of z/OS operating systems and third-party vendor software using tools like SMP/E, ensuring all software is at supported levels.
* Performance Tuning and Analysis: Diagnose system and performance problems related to batch processing and overall system health, implementing configuration changes and best practices for optimization.
* Collaboration: Work closely with application development teams, operations staff, and other IT stakeholders to perform installations and upgrades, and ensure seamless integration within the mainframe ecosystem.
* Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and disaster recovery procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

* Experience: Proven experience as a Mainframe Systems Programmer or similar role, with strong hands-on experience in the IBM z/OS environment.
* Technical Proficiency:
o Expertise in CA7 Workload Automation, including job scheduling, monitoring, and troubleshooting commands.
o Familiarity with CA Automic Automation Intelligence (AAI) for enhanced visibility and management of the workload environment.
o Proficiency in REXX for automation, scripting, and customization of the mainframe environment.
o Experience with Python programming for modern automation, data analysis, or integration projects involving mainframe systems.
o Strong knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language), TSO/ISPF, and common mainframe utilities.
o Familiarity with other mainframe technologies like COBOL, CICS, DB2, or VSAM is a plus.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 249851 when responding to this ad.