Remote role of Systems Programmer IV - Mainframe Middleware

Syntricate Technologies Inc

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8 months ago

DB2
TCP/IP
z/OS
WebSphere
FTP
SFTP
triage
Disaster Recovery
ServiceNow
Jira
Agile
Devops

8 months ago

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Systems Programmer IV - Mainframe Middleware
100% Remote
12+-month contract
Web Cam Interview

$34.61-$57.68/Hr on W2

NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Please see the actual job description below for the true skillsets we are looking for with this position.

Skill Set 1: Mainframe Middleware (CICS, MQ, DB2)
Skill Set 2: Knowledge or Experience with Mainframe Networking (TCPIP, VTAM, EE, etc.)
Skill Set 3: SMPE & z/OSMF experiences preferred

Overview:

The Mainframe Systems Programmer IV - Middleware is responsible for installing, configuring, and supporting middleware technologies on IBM z/OS platforms.
This role ensures the reliability, performance, and security of critical enterprise applications that run on mainframe middleware such as CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ, and WebSphere.
The position works closely with application teams, infrastructure engineers, and operations to deliver stable, scalable, and high‐performing mainframe services.
Participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the Middleware Mainframe infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities:
Middleware Engineering & Support

Install, configure, and maintain middleware products including: CICS, IMS TM/DB, IBM MQ, WebSphere Application Server, Connect:Direct, FTP/SFTP, z/OS Connect, and related tools.
Support application deployment, testing, and integration across middleware environments.
Monitor and tune middleware performance, availability, and resource utilization. Knowledge and experience with monitoring tools (OMEGAMON, SYSVIEW, CICS Performance Analyzer, c/Prof, among others).
Troubleshoot complex middleware issues and perform root‐cause analysis. Working with vendors to triage complex issues where required.
Implement automation for middleware operations, failover, and recovery.
Create and maintain runbooks, procedures, support documentation, and architectural diagrams.

Mainframe Systems Programming

Support z/OS system components required for middleware (SMP/E, JCL, REXX, PARMLIB, PROCLIB).
Assist with system upgrades, maintenance, patching, and IPL planning.
Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities.
Maintain documentation, standards, and configuration baselines.

Operations & Collaboration

Provide on‐call support as part of a rotation.
Work with application teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.
Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
Provide guidance to less experienced team members for growth and continued learning.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Understand the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Work within the ServiceNow Ticket System, Jira Ticket System, Agile Frameworks with the ability to track & prioritize workload.
Complete other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Combined minimum of 7 years' higher education and/or related work experience.
Experience reading and digesting technical information.
Strong experience with IBM z/OS and mainframe systems programming fundamentals.
Hands‐on expertise with one or more middleware platforms (CICS, MQ, IMS, WAS, etc.).
Proficiency with SMP/E, JCL, REXX, CLIST, and automation tools.
Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills.
Ability to work in large, complex enterprise environments.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications :

Experience with Sysplex, z/OSMF, or high‐availability architectures.
Knowledge or Experience with Mainframe Networking skills (TCPIP, VTAM, Communications Server, Certificate Management)
Knowledge & Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, and Agile Frameworks.
Familiarity with DevOps concepts or automation frameworks for z/OS.
Knowledge of cloud integration or hybrid mainframe environments.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Please provide responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm you have ALL of the required skills/experience (please reply ASAP as submittals to our client are time sensitive):

Are you currently under contract w/ an employer where you require C2C only?
If hired, can you work as a W2 employee of our company, Globalquest, for the contract duration (required, no exceptions)?
Do you reside in Eastern or Central time zones, & have no issues working Eastern time zone hours (mandatory, no exceptions)?
LinkedIn profile link?
Do you possess a combined minimum of 7 years' higher education and/or related work experience (required)?
Do you possess exceptional communication skills (verbal/written)?

Skill / Category		Experience (Years)		Relevant Project(s)		Commentary / Highlights
Overall IT experience
Systems Programmer IV - Mainframe Middleware (CICS, MQ, DB2) (required)
Mainframe Networking (TCPIP, VTAM, EE, etc.) (required)
SMPE & z/OSMF experiences (highly preferred)
Strong experience with IBM z/OS and mainframe systems programming fundamentals (required)
Hands‐on expertise with one or more middleware platforms (CICS, MQ, IMS, WAS, etc.). (required)
Proficiency with SMP/E, JCL, REXX, CLIST, and automation tools (required)
Ability to work in large, complex enterprise environments (required)
Banking and/or Financial domains (required)

Remote role of Systems Programmer IV - Mainframe Middleware · Syntricate Technologies Inc

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