Remote Mainframe Architect & SME

Eliassen Group; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Engineer for a remote, contract engagement. You will design, develop, test, configure, and support mainframe technologies, lead migrations, and drive agile delivery while upholding software development best practices.

The role requires 10+ years of mainframe experience and strong COBOL, CICS, SAS, and MQ skills, with a track record in Wealth and Asset Management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with AmTrust accounting system.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or comparable experience.
• Expert knowledge of mainframe operating systems and hardware.
• Strong knowledge of TSO and mainframe technology.
• Experience with COBOL, CICS, SAS, and MQ.
• Background in Wealth and Asset Management.
• Knowledge of software design and development best practices.
• Experience with Git and GitHub.
• Understanding of software development methodologies.
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as mainframe subject matter expert.
• Plan infrastructure and advise on future tech directions.
• Maintain knowledge of current and future infrastructure.
• Publish mainframe language and tool roadmaps.
• Coordinate cross-department mainframe migrations.
• Demonstrate broad or deep technical knowledge across multiple technologies.
• Stay current on IT trends and resolve end-user problems.
• Create and update operational procedures and audit controls.
• Lead implementation efforts, evaluate proposals, plan projects.
• Design and implement new features to improve product quality.
• Mentor developers and enforce standards.
• Automate processes for operational excellence.
• Collaborate with operations to drive service improvement.
• Drive architecture across services.
• Develop code meeting quality metrics and practice TDD.
• Participate in agile ceremonies.

Skills

AmTrust accounting system

Mainframe operating systems

TSO/mainframe technology

COBOL

CICS

SAS

MQ

Wealth and Asset Management

Git and GitHub

Software development methodologies

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field

Tools

COBOL

CICS

SAS

MQ

TSO/ISPF

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Engineer for a remote, contract engagement. You will design, develop, test, configure, and support mainframe technologies, lead migrations, and drive agile delivery while upholding software development best practices.

The role requires 10+ years of mainframe experience and strong COBOL, CICS, SAS, and MQ skills, with a track record in Wealth and Asset Management.