Mainframe Architect

Mainframe Architect

Location: Austin, TX

Duration : Long Term

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing our mainframe systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL.
• Manage and optimize databases using DB2 and Datacom.
• Create and manage Job Control Language (JCL) scripts for batch processing.
• Utilize Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) for data storage and retrieval.
• Schedule and automate jobs using Control-M.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mainframe application issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 08 years of experience in mainframe technologies COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, SQL Stored Procedures, Messaging Queues (IBM MQ, Kafka), CICS, Easytrieve, Datacom, SORT utilities.
• 07 years in scheduling tools such as Control-M, ChangeMan, FileAid, Startool, TOAD, and SPUFI.
• Proficiency in COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, Datacom and Control-M.
• Prefer to have REXX and BlueZone experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with financial services or banking industry.
• Knowledge of mainframe modernization techniques.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

"Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law."

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