Mainframe Developer

Position Overview:
We are seeking a senior-level Mainframe Technical Specialist / Expert for an immediate 13-month contract opportunity in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary mainframe subject matter expert, specializing in environment configuration, release management, and database query optimization. 

*Per client requirement, candidates must be local to the Raleigh, NC area to accommodate daily onsite operations and an immediate onsite interview.*

Core Responsibilities:
• Mainframe Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert across the Z/OS operating system, understanding its interrelationships, configurations, and overall functionality.
• Release Management: Provide advanced configuration management and release management support, offering critical technical guidance specifically for Endevor software.
• SQL & Performance Optimization: Evaluate complex SQL queries and recommend tactical adjustments to improve software performance, maximize efficiency, and drive mainframe operational cost savings.
• Database Support: Utilize specialized tools and utilities to directly support DB2 and IMS environments.
• Application Troubleshooting: Provide CICS administration, system debugging, and active problem-solving support while interfacing daily with application developers and client personnel.

Required Skills & Experience:
• 7+ Years of deep experience with the Z/OS operating system.
• 7+ Years of hands-on configuration/release management utilizing Endevor.
• 7+ Years of thorough experience with SQL programming languages, query evaluation, and techniques.
• 7+ Years of expertise utilizing tools and utilities that support DB2.
• Demonstrated proficiency with CICS (administration/debugging) and JCL.

Preferred Skills:
• Prior experience with IMS and Elixir.
• Additional technical background with middleware and MQ is highly beneficial.