Mainframe System Engineer
Location: Remote
Duration: 3 Months Contract (Strong Extension Or Conversion Possibility)
Job Description:
Must-have skills: JCL, CICS, TSO, ISPF, COBOL. Preferred: Systematics (IM/IMPACS, ST/Savings Time). Core deposit banking experience is key.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide advanced production support for primarily IM, ST, and additional Deposits applications
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Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production incidents and processing issues.
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Support batch processing, online systems, file transmissions, and application recovery procedures.
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Partner with clients, project teams, developers, and operations teams on implementations, enhancements, and issue resolution.
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Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for recurring issues.
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Develop and maintain support, recovery, and operational documentation.
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Participate in on-call support and major incident response activities.
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Mentor team members and serve as a subject matter expert for assigned applications.
Qualifications:
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7+ years experience supporting banking or financial applications in a mainframe environment.
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Strong knowledge of z/OS, JCL, CICS, TSO/ISPF, batch processing, and job scheduling.
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Experience with production support, incident management, and application recovery.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating across technical and business teams.