Job Description :
We are from SRI TECH Solutions , a fast growing IT staffing and solutions firm in Detroit, MI area looking for an Mainframe Architect for our Customer in Tampa, FL. If you are actively looking a new opportunity please respond back to me with your updated resume.
Position : Mainframe Architect
Location : Tampa , FL
Duration : 6 Months Contract
The mainframe architect is responsible for defining and maintaining the structure of the solution, and ensuring that it will meet the requirements. A mainframe architect must also help the team to work together in an agile fashion, to jointly own the solution, and to interface well with other parts of the organization. The mainframe architect position is also responsible for the creation of high level designs, detail level designs, maintaining product roadmaps, product technical debt, and mentorship.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
Creation of High and Detail level designs for Cobol, JCL, CICS
Create architectures and designs, conduct peer reviews, and develop target state architectures
Applies knowledge of programming techniques to mentor developers and review code when required
Create, test, document and troubleshoot new and existing APIs working with architects, application developers, networking architects and infrastructure teams
Provides specifications, using flowcharts and diagrams, into sequence of detailed instructions and logical steps for coding into language that can be processed by computer
Provide input for process/documentation improvements
Applies knowledge of database design standards and database management
Implement PoCs as needed to assist with research and development of strategic roadmap
Work with business partners to drive and capture both functional and non-functional system requirements
Support sales and marketing initiatives by providing technical analysis and answers to client RFP’s
Define best practices for solution implemented in CICS
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
7 years’+ experience; education and experience may be combined to satisfy experience requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, and/or equivalent work experience
Excellent verbal and written skills are required
Expert knowledge of complex SQL and optimization techniques
Expert knowledge in COBOL, JCL, CICS
Expert knowledge in DB2 / IMS
Expert knowledge in File System: VSAM
Knowledge of Middleware: MQ
Knowledge of Job scheduling: TWS
Knowledge of Build tools: Easytrieve, CA-7, IBM Debug tool for z/OS, Syncsort, SPUFI
Knowledge of SCM: Rational Developer of System z (RDz), ChangeMan, Endeavor
Knowledge of zConnect or other SOA/CICS integration tools a plus
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
BS Degree, Computer Science or IT-related field or equivalent work experience.