Mainframe Developer

Optomi; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

A leading IT recruiting firm is seeking a talented developer experienced with mainframe systems in Chandler, Arizona. This role emphasizes delivering industry-leading software products and working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment. Candidates must have at least 5 years of mainframe experience and be comfortable with tools like z/OS, DB2, and CICS. This opportunity offers competitive pay and significant growth potential, expected to attract top talent excited about long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with mainframe systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of z/OS, JES2/JES3, TSO/ISPF, SDSF.
• Familiarity with RACF/ACF2/Top Secret concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver industry-leading software products.
• Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Mainframe experience

z/OS knowledge

DB2

CICS

IMS

IBM MQ

Production control experience

DFSMS

Performance analysis

Job description

Optomi, in partnership with one of our most exciting clients, is seeking a talented developer to join their team! This client is looking for candidates with any sort of mainframe experience!

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON W2 WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP!

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Delivering industry-leading software products!
• A LONG TERM opportunity with growth potential!
• Working on cutting-edge technology!
• A collaborative work environment!
• Competitive pay and growth opportunities!

Desired Skills:

• 5+ years of mainframe experience
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of z/OS, JES2/JES3, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, USS/OMVS, SMP/E
• Practical experience with DB2, CICS, IMS, IBM MQ
• Production control experience with Control M, CA 7, ESP/Autosys
• Storage fundamentals: DFSMS, DFSMShsm, ICF catalog/IDCAMS, DASD/tape operations
• Proficiency with monitoring and performance analysis (RMF/SMF, OMEGAMON)
• Familiarity with RACF/ACF2/Top Secret concepts
• Solid understanding of ITIL processes

Job Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Parallel Sysplex, GDPS, XCF
• Advanced tuning skills for DB2 buffer pools, CICS regions, IMS databases, MQ channels/queues
• Exposure to z/OSMF, Ansible for z/OS, Zowe
• Knowledge of networking on z/OS (TCP/IP stacks, VTAM/SNA)
• Scripting/programming: REXX, Assembler basics, COBOL reading, Python on USS
• Experience with capacity planning and cost optimization
• Background in regulated/enterprise environments