Date Posted: 05/13/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 482610
Job Title: Senior Mainframe Expert
Job Location: Jersey City, NJ, USA, 07310
Work Model: Hybrid
Shift: 8-5pm
Employment Type: Temporary
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate ($): 70.00
Max Hourly Rate ($): 80.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: COBOL, DB-2, IMS, JCL, MVS, SME, Testing
Job Description
Only qualified IMS Mainframe SME candidates located near the Jersey City, NJ 07310 area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence (2-3 days in office, 2-3 remote)
Education
• Bachelor's (BS) degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field
Qualifications
• 10 plus years of relevant experience in IMS
• Advanced working knowledge and programming experience using IBM IMS for both Data Base DB processing and Data Communications DC processing via MFS screens and MQ data transfer
• High-level expertise coding in COBOL for batch programs and batch and online IMS programs
• High-level expertise using TSO MVS JCL DB2 VSAM NDM SFTP Change Man and Info Man knowledge of RACF security
• SME experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
SME support and maintenance of old legacy mainframe IMS Accounts system ensuring stability, efficiency and continuity via careful monitoring of online and batch components of the system
Provide proactive accurate and quick response on any inquiries coming from the business client's technology partners audits etc
Ensure availability of IMS and DB2 application databases for both business and technical support areas through careful monitoring of daily support
Very strong IMS DB2 COBOL technical skills application along with institutional knowledge of the markets Account Reference data
Provide application SME knowledge in transition of application data and functionality to the strategic application to allow legacy application retirement
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct tasks related to application stability SME support risk technology implement application enhancements to meet specific tech mandatory or business requirements
• Independently work on all phases of development process and analysis design construction testing and implementation as well as provide user and operational support
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of IMS environment to analyze complex problems or issues provide evaluation of business processes system process and industry standards and make evaluative judgment
• Consult with users or clients and other technology groups on issues recommend straightforward and quick resolution or issue fix
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Must have the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
• Can exercise independence of judgment and autonomy
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and or other team members
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Client its clients and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws rules and regulations adhering to policy applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior conduct and business practices and escalating managing and reporting control issues with transparency
Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.
Benefits:
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