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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Mainframe Programmer/Analyst in Merrimack, NH.
Responsibilities:
* 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
* 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:
* Prior experience of working in highly transactional, fault tolerant and data driven systems
* Should possess good knowledge on CICS, COBOL, DB2, VSAM and JCL
* Good CICS System knowledge would be valuable
* Good understanding of CICS Dynamic Transaction Routing process
* Should be familiar with DB2 tools, File-Aid, scheduler and debugger tools
* Understanding of Distributed Applications/System
* Exposure to Brokerage/Finance domain will be an added advantage
* Proven communication skills
* Passion for Stability and Resilience of the platform
* Ability to identify areas of risk or potential problems and take action to mitigate them and work with less experienced staff to mitigate more complex issues
* Ability to apply different communication and leadership styles for different teams and geographies
* Ability to anticipate roadblocks, diagnose problems and generate effective solutions
* Ability to build communication and rapport with partners and team members
* Ability to plan and work with geographically spread-out teams
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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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Mainframe Programmer/Analyst in Merrimack, NH.
Responsibilities:
* 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
* 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:
* Prior experience of working in highly transactional, fault tolerant and data driven systems
* Should possess good knowledge on CICS, COBOL, DB2, VSAM and JCL
* Good CICS System knowledge would be valuable
* Good understanding of CICS Dynamic Transaction Routing process
* Should be familiar with DB2 tools, File-Aid, scheduler and debugger tools
* Understanding of Distributed Applications/System
* Exposure to Brokerage/Finance domain will be an added advantage
* Proven communication skills
* Passion for Stability and Resilience of the platform
* Ability to identify areas of risk or potential problems and take action to mitigate them and work with less experienced staff to mitigate more complex issues
* Ability to apply different communication and leadership styles for different teams and geographies
* Ability to anticipate roadblocks, diagnose problems and generate effective solutions
* Ability to build communication and rapport with partners and team members
* Ability to plan and work with geographically spread-out teams
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.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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