Mainframe CICS & MQ Systems Programmer, CNJ/ADC - Georgia IT Inc.
Clinton, NJ
About the Job
URGENT New Position - Mainframe CICS & MQ Systems Programmer, CNJ/Client
| Client | New York Life | |
| Position | Mainframe CICS & MQ Systems Programmer, CNJ/Client | |
| Location | Clinton, NJ – NEED LOCAL PROFILES ONLY | |
| Best Rate | Market rate-will match rate for the right candidate | |
| Job Type | C2H | |
| Start Date | Immediate & URGENT | |
| Job Description | Job Function and Key Duties & Responsibilities | |
| Responsible for designing, developing, testing, configuration, contingency planning and technical support of mainframe technology. This includes CICS & MQ components as well as multiple IBM and independent vendor software products and tools. Manages products lifecycle to assure operational availability; gathers data and analyzes capacity and performance. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to fulfilling engineering responsibilities in the area of mainframe languages, software change management solutions, development and productivity tools. · Serve as mainframe Subject Matter Expert (SME) in MQ and CICS system components · Support application developers in using MQ and CICS resources · Develops disaster recovery and contingency plans for MQ and CICS environments · Participates in infrastructure planning, providing insight into the future of their area(s) of technology. Maintains thorough understanding of current and future infrastructure. · knowledge of one technology including its impact on other technologies. · Maintains an industry awareness of new developments in their area of expertise; learns and applies new and emerging concepts very quickly. · Forms productive networks with internal and external customers, the vendor community and peers in the industry. · Ensures proper documentation of complex technical systems to facilitate effective handover to operations. · Leads implementation efforts – leads the analysis of vendor proposals, formulates the complete project plan, establishes the critical path, coordinates teams, builds and conducts tests, and tracks project progress. Required Qualifications: · Typical candidates will possess 5+ years of relevant experience and BA/BS Degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent experience · Requires knowledge and experience in multiple disciplines within the mainframe domain as well as good application design and development understanding · Uses best practices and understanding of internal and/or external business issues to improve services. · Has excellent analytical skills and able to resolve most issues independently, analyzing solutions using judgment, knowledge and prior experience; develops a new perspective using existing solutions · Candidate should have a track record of rapidly learning and mastering new technologies with the resources at hand, whether or not formal training is immediately available. · Excellent written and communication skills. Must be able to clearly and concisely document standards and procedures for various tasks needed to be performed by the user community. · Strong leadership skills with the capability to work closely with other technical areas Required Technical Skills and Product Experience: · In depth understanding of TSO/ISPF internals and commands; ability to maintain ISPF user modifications. Good Clist and Rexx exec coding skills. · Good working knowledge of mainframe tools including but not limited to Omegamon, CA DADS and CA Intertest · Good working knowledge of z/OS concepts and facilities · Knowledgeable in MQ Performance and Tuning, software maintenance, resource definition and problem determination on the z/OS platform · Knowledgeable in CICS Performance and Tuning, dump analysis, Exits, Web Services, Security and resource definition. · Ability to manage and coordinate large scope projects, effectively train co-workers and participate in knowledge exchange outside of the team. · Good oral and written communication skills |
Source : Georgia IT Inc.
