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ABBTECH Professional Resources, Inc. Mainframe / zOS Systems Programmer/Websphere, Sr. in Eagan, Minnesota
This program requires US Citizenship or Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residents)
We are seeking an EXPERIENCED MAINFRAME z/OS SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER with mainframe WebSphere experience to support our customer located in Eagan, MN. This is an on-site position with hybrid/remote possibilities. Details will be discussed during screening.
This position will be required to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions must be imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.
Roles and responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Experience working with z/OS Operating System and Unix System Services
• Installing and Configuring WebSphere Application Server, IBM WebSphere and HTTP servers on z/OS environment.
• Working with Security and system teams to enable Security on WebSphere and mainframe self-service for mainframe users
• Tuning WebSphere Application Server to run Java Batch workloads.
• Applying WebSphere Application Server fix packs.
• Performing WebSphere MQ changes on z/OS and hands on MQ OC panels.
• Configuring IBM ODM Rule Execution Server on WebSphere Application Server for z/OS.
• Opening Service Requests/PMRs and closely worked with IBM on issues.
• Troubleshooting WebSphere application server issues.
• Defining WLM Service and Transaction classes for WebSphere z/OS.
• Work on MQ and WAS Integration and familiar with Bindings and Client mode.
• Work with Global Security, SSL, SAF Keyrings and Hardware Cryptography.
• Infrastructure architecture design from Development through to Production
• Installing resource adapters and enabling WOLA.
• Deploying Java EAR files.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years of experience is preferred, 14 years technical experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• z/OS systems programming background with Unix System Services experience
• Experience should include object-oriented applications and working with multiple technologies such as relational or object-oriented databases, or other processing such as WebSphere, Apache, IIS, network management and internet technologies such as HTTP, HTML5, CGI, and SSL
• Experience in WebSphere, Apache, and Portal Server environment administration
• WebSphere / Apache Administration and environment management
• Strong experience with WebSphere application server on z/OS, IBM MQ and WebSphere web server
• Experience with security, RACF working with operations, application development teams
• Setting up WebSphere optimized local adapters (WOLA) connection on WebSphere z/OS.
• Strong experience with UNIX shell script development and proven ability to build and execute plans for batch cycle processing
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, HTML5, and other front-end languages
• Scripting for automated deployment and software installation
• Strong understanding of networking (firewalls, routers)
• Experience with various server and log monitoring tools (IBM QRADAR, Splunk, etc.)
• Familiarity Java and java script Programming
• Strong knowledge of Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) and WebSphere is required
• Knowledge of Markup Language (XML) and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is preferred
• Hands on experience with MQ z/OS and familiar with MQ Explorer, MQ z/OS Panels.
Position Details:
- Pay Rate / Range: $45-$53.12
The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.
- Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
Weekly Direct Deposit
Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
401(k) with match
Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
BB&T @ Work Program
ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans