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*Mainframe Architect * 6+ Months Market Best NJ Description: We are currently seeking a *Mainframe Architect with deep expertise with Fidelity Systematics software and operations experience. * This is a critical role that needs be filled ASAP. IBM *Mainframe* Architecture Position Requirements · Proven experience in building process flows and deriving business requirements. · Experience with the following technologies: CICS, IMS, DB2, COBOL, VSAM, Stored Procedure, Batch, Z/OS, and JCL. Additional knowledge using ODBA, DB2 Stored procedures, DB2 Connect, and MQSeries are also desirable. (10+ years *mainframe* experience) · Primary strength must be strong CICS design skills, along with IMS. · Experience in providing architectural direction in terms of evaluating the areas for CICS applications, and batch cycle processes, using IMS, DB2, and VSAM. · Design experience must include both foreground and background CICS applications (with and without screens). · Complete technical design of all assigned elements adhering to requirements. · Experience in accurate project estimates. · Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycles and Project Management methodologies. · Strong written, oral communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills. · Candidates must be able to lay out the technological roadmap for *mainframe* based applications. · Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work and communicate with all levels of management, clients, other IT staff, vendors, and external partners. · Adhere to design standards and conventions · Suggest improvements and redesign the application flow, as well as emphasis on performance efficiencies. · Mentor staff and help troubleshoot/escalate issues when needed. · Provide off hour support as necessary. · Under the direction of the Principal *Architect* work through requirements to determine appropriate designs. · Will be accountable for the overall design and / or re-design of the technical architecture on the *mainframe* and downstream effect of other related support systems on other platforms. · Best practices - Keen eye to suggest strong architectural solutions · Experience with designing interfaces across platforms · Experience in lead projects is a plus. · Critically review design documents authored by staff, providing constructive critique. · Provide technical support and issue investigation/resolution services as needed. · Possess strong insight to anticipate and resolve integration issues for technical infrastructures of all complexities · Individual will be responsible for the integrity of design, communications, interfaces between application subsystems and supporting databases · Ability to decompose complex problems *Generic Job Description * · Gathers technical requirements and translates requirements into hardware and software capabilities (Technical). · Communicates technical architecture direction and coordinates technical proof of concept analyses (Technical). · Assists in solving technical and performance problems within the technical infrastructure (Technical). · Develops required work products for technology, application, and data domains of change (Methodology). · Leads a team of 3-5 resources (company, client and third-party resources), in area of expertise, to conclusion of a project phase (Management). · Participates in providing gap analyses, from a technical perspective, highlighting current state, future state, client needs, best practices and competition (Business). · Establishes credibility at all levels with clients and builds problem-solving partnerships with clients and colleagues (Relationship Management). · Understands the sales process, its information and support requirements, and assists business developers in identifying or qualifying leads (Leverage). · Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel (Leadership). *Basic Qualifications * · Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience · Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred · Five or more years of consulting experience with technical architecture analysis and design · Experience working with one or more technical platforms · Experience working with technical infrastructure communication issues of low to medium complexity *Other Qualifications * · One to two years of additional relevant experience in one or more technical specialty areas · Good technical infrastructure design skills · Good communication skills · Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment · Ability to devise creative technical solutions · Ability to convey a strong presence, professional image, and deal confidently with complex technical problems · Willingness to travel ========= suggest resumes to [email protected] Thanks.
