Mainframe / zOS Systems Programmer/Websphere, Sr - St Paul, United States - ABBTECH Professional Resources

    ABBTECH Professional Resources
    ABBTECH Professional Resources St Paul, United States

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    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.

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    • Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
    • Weekly Direct Deposit
    • Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
    4. 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_