Remote Mainframe z/OS Specialist

act digital; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Solutions Portugal is seeking experienced professionals for a Mainframe z/OS position within an international project. Key responsibilities include developing JCL scripts, programming in COBOL, and working with DB2 databases. Candidates must have proven experience in system development and proficiency in various tools and languages.

Fluency in English is mandatory, and remote work is available, with occasional travel to Europe. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing top-notch IT solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Mainframe z/OS system development and maintenance.
• Proficiency in JCL and Icetool.
• Strong knowledge of IFPF and REXX.
• Experience with TWS and SDSF.
• COBOL programming expertise.
• Knowledge of DB2 databases.
• Experience in Software AG environments, including Natural, Adabas, Natural-DB2, and webMethods EntireX.
• Familiarity with NaturalOne from Software AG.
• Fluency in English (mandatory).
• Availability for remote work, with possible sporadic travel to Europe at the beginning of the project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain JCL scripts and Icetool utilities.
• Work with IFPF and REXX for process automation and optimization.
• Manage and monitor workloads using TWS and SDSF.
• COBOL programming for application development and maintenance.
• Work with DB2 databases, including queries and optimization.
• Operate in Software AG environments, utilizing Natural, Adabas, and Natural-DB2.
• Implement solutions with webMethods EntireX for system integration.
• Develop and maintain applications using NaturalOne from Software AG.
• Ensure code quality and adherence to best development practices.
• Communicate with international teams for requirement alignment and deliverables.

Skills

Mainframe z/OS development

JCL script development

Icetool utilities

IFPF

REXX

TWS management

SDSF

COBOL programming

DB2 databases

Natural

Adabas

webMethods EntireX

NaturalOne

Fluency in English

Job description

Alter Solutions Portugal is seeking experienced professionals for a Mainframe z/OS position within an international project. Key responsibilities include developing JCL scripts, programming in COBOL, and working with DB2 databases. Candidates must have proven experience in system development and proficiency in various tools and languages.

Fluency in English is mandatory, and remote work is available, with occasional travel to Europe. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing top-notch IT solutions.