Systems Programmer IV

Overview

Are you a Systems Programmer who is looking to join one of the top companies in the Banking industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience with IBM z/OS and mainframe systems programming fundamentals
?

If you answered yes to those three questions,
then apply today
!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work remotely with our client in NY
. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The Mainframe Systems Programmer 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 Web Sphere.
• 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.
• Middleware Engineering & Support
  • Install, configure, and maintain middleware products, including: CICS, IMS TM/DB, IBM MQ, Web Sphere
  • 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.
  • Troubleshoot complex middleware issues and perform root cause analysis.
  • Working with vendors to triage complex issues where needed.
  • 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.
  • Guide less experienced team members for growth and continued learning.
  • Maintain the client's 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 Service Now Ticket System, Jira Ticket System, and Agile Frameworks with the ability to track & prioritize workload.
  • Complete other related duties as assigned.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $34.61 - $57.68/hr.

Hours:

40 hours/week.

Length:
Temp (12 Months).

Sounds like a good fit?

APPLY TODAY

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Required Skills /

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with 7 years of experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience reading and digesting technical information.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM z/OS and mainframe systems programming fundamentals.

Preferred Skills /

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
• Hands-on expertise with one or more middleware platforms (CICS, MQ, IMS, WAS, etc.).
• Proficiency with SMP/E, JCL, REXX, CLIST, and automation tools.
• 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 Service Now, Jira, and Agile Frameworks.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops concepts or automation frameworks for z/OS.
• Knowledge of cloud integration or hybrid mainframe environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in large, complex enterprise environments.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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