Mainframe Middleware Engineer

Job#: 3016718

Job Description:
Sample Tasks

Installation of IBM CICS and MQSeries and supporting products using the installation tools and steps required by the product vendor.

Maintenance of IBM CICS and MQSeries and supporting products using the installation tools and steps required by the product vendor.

Troubleshoot and resolve software issues for IBM CICS and MQSeries and supporting products such as application contention, program loops, short on storage conditions, MQ messages not reaching the intended destination, MQ Channels no starting, full MQ page sets.

Performance monitoring of IBM CICS and MQSeries and supporting products to ensure efficient CPU and I/O usage, transaction and MQ message throughput.

Application support for needed CICS Table updates, code rollout and for best practices and issues encountered in CICS, MQSeries, and supporting products usage.

Staff training of designated MNIT z/OS staff. Training will be provided by the mainframe and production support team.

Optimize mainframe performance

Provide technical leadership and mentoring

Maintain documentation and standards

Ensure compliance with security and accessibility policies

Test code to ensure it produces the desirable results and perform debugging when necessary

Provide application support and assistance on resolution of issues

Attend and participate in meetings and working sessions

Produce technical documentation

Complete assigned duties according to project plans and schedules

Provide testing and implementation of developed and configured elements

Conduct migration applications from development to QA to Production environments

Provide support of and participation in troubleshooting and resolving issues that arise

Provide knowledge transfer
Desired Skills

Experience with CICS, z/OS, SMP/E, Unix System Services

Experience in mainframe operating systems and maintenance

Experience Installing and maintaining CICS and MQSeries on z/OS including running commands or using MQ Explorer to manipulate Channels and Queues.

Experience in resolving CICS issues, including looping tasks and storage shortages.

Experience in IBM Job Control Language (JCL), JES2, (SMP/E or z/OSMF).

Knowledge of security within CICS and MQSeries (ACF2/RACF).

Ability to manage and maintain CICS definitions.

Knowledge of CICSPlex and CICS Transaction Gateway and able to analyze CICS Transaction and system dumps.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to lead projects and mentor others

Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical staff

Experience with performance tuning and security certificate management

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.