IT/Software/Technology

Mainframe Support

Contract

Strategic Staffing Solutions

Mainframe Support

Location: St Louis, MO
Setting: Hybrid
Contract: 12 Months

W2 ONLY- NO C2C

Our customer has been transitioning off mainframe applications for the last few years, however, total mainframe application elimination will not occur for a few more years.  This initiative will put in place a Supplier provided/managed mainframe application maintenance/support team to support this Managed Mainframe Application Support initiative. The OAS (Order Assignment System) is the key mainframe application to be managed/maintained within this initiative.

Specifically, our effort will be required to provide a Managed Mainframe Application Support team for our customer’s OAS mainframe application with activities and responsibilities to include:
1.       Work in partnership with our customer’s OAS knowledgeable resources to transition all maintenance/support activities to Supplier.
2.       Build working knowledge, over time, of the OAS application’s functions to better maintain and support the application.
3.       Provide skilled, knowledgeable, and stable resources/resource pool for the following activities:
a.        Perform OAS COBOL code fixes and necessary updates/releases for both OAS screens, Batch jobs, reports, and integrations.  Including software development and testing.
b.       Perform OAS Disaster Recovery/Resiliency Testing/Exercises (already defined and executed 2x per year)
c.        Perform OAS incident investigation/resolution. These include both batch and user-initiated incidents.  Note this may require 24×7 call out/response to critical incidents (rare). 
d.       Perform OAS database analysis and data repairs (DB2) related to application maintenance/support
e.        Perform OAS application lifecycle management/OAS Release management for necessary system updates/fixes.
f.        Utilization of ServiceNow platform for Incident and Change processes.
g.       Provide assistance/support of other minor mainframe applications may be requested.
4.  Work in partnership with shared services and other managed service providers including but not limited to:  Mainframe OS/Operations Support Team, Database Operations Support Team, other Application Support Teams that interface with OAS.

 
Overview:

We are seeking experienced Mainframe Support consultant to provide ongoing maintenance and support services for critical mainframe applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide maintenance and support for mainframe applications.
  • Develop, test, and implement batch COBOL programs and DB2 SQL scripts.
  • Monitor and manage batch jobs set up in Autosys.
  • Maintain and enhance CICS transactions and BMS maps.
  • Work with VSAM files and DB2 tables to ensure data integrity and application performance.
  • Collaborate with business users to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Perform system analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting to resolve application issues.
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Document technical specifications, system changes, and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in mainframe application development and support.
  • Proficiency in COBOL, DB2, CICS, JCL, and VSAM.
  • Experience with Autosys or similar job scheduling tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of mainframe modernization techniques.
  • Familiarity with web services and CICS programs/asyncs.
  • Experience in the utilities industry or similar sectors.(BONUS)

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Job ID: JOB-240041
Publish Date: 31 Jan 2025

Tagged as: Mainframe Support