Mainframe Programmer Analyst

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Mainframe Programmer Analyst in Westlake, TX.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 6 years of proven ability in mainframe development and support
• Experience working in a scaled agile delivery model
• Prior experience working with development teams in onshore-offshore model
• Demonstrated support on a critical mainframe environment, using COBOL, DB2, CICS, JCL, MQ-Series, SQL, and VSAM files, as well as Easytrieve
• Experience in mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning, including ways to reduce I/Os, CPU Time, MSUs, and MIPs, using Strobe, iStrobe, and Platinum Detector
• Experience in navigating in an Oracle database environment for triage purposes
• File format and comparison using File-AID; Version management using Endeavor; Debugging and unit testing using Intertest and Abend-AID; And job scheduling using Control-M
• Ability to debug and reproduce issues in lower pre-production environments
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a dynamic work environment while meeting results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Investment/financial services experience is highly desired
• While not required, knowledge of ETL, Informatica, Java, Python, or other distributed languages is a plus
  
  

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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