Mainframe Programmer / Analyst

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Mainframe Programmer/Analyst in Merrimack, NH. Duties Include:

• Mainframe Programmer/Analyst will be designing and maintaining architecture solutions on a platform dedicated to high scale processing of large amounts of data
• Working with Operations to plan major infrastructure upgrades, to solve issues and to tune the environment for efficient performance and uptime
• Collaborating with peers and management on process improvement ideas, policy and procedure enhancements, and opportunities to improve our customer's service experience
• Participating in code review and unit testing and providing support on issues in non-prod or production
• As a Mainframe Programmer/Analyst, you will be communicating and reinforcing technical standards
• Assessing and researching current implementations of the platform and determining the course of action required to elevate the platform to meet customer needs
  
  

Requirements

• 10 years of experience as a day-to-day Mainframe Developer working with COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, MQ, etc.
• Demonstrated Experience with mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning, including ways to reduce I/O, CPU Time, and MIPs
• Demonstrated Experience writing COBOL/Native stored procedures
• Good understanding and usage of mainframe tools
• Experience in the development and deployment of both Batch and Online transaction processing applications
• Working experience in agile development environment
• Participation in on-call support rotation required
• Experience in the Investment and financial Industry would be a plus
• Exposure to Distributed Technologies (Nice to have/Willing to learn)
  
  

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.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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