Solutions and Innovation Consultant (IBM z Experience)

Mainline Information Systems; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainline Information Systems is seeking an experienced Solutions and Innovation Consultant to join its Hybrid Cloud Group, focusing on software development in Hybrid Computing for IBM System z Enterprise servers. The consultant will play a crucial role in delivering and supporting innovative solutions while leveraging strong technical and communication skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading IT solution provider in an inclusive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Work-from-home flexibility

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in customer-facing environments.
• Strong technical background in mainframe applications and IBM technologies.
• Experience developing applications using COBOL, PL/I, and Java is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support software development in Hybrid Computing environments.
• Diagnose issues with Compile, Assembly, and LinkEdit processes for z/OS.
• Interact successfully with customers and present technical information effectively.

Skills

Communication

Mainframe development

DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies

Education

BA or BS or equivalent

IBM Certified Specialist - IBM zSeries Technical Version 1

Tools

IBM IDz

BMC Compuware Topaz

VSCode

Git

IBM UrbanCode Deploy

Ansible Automation Platform

Job description

Mainline seeks an experienced Solutions and Innovation Consultant to join our Hybrid Cloud Group. The responsibility of this group is to provide support for various solutions. The primary focus of this position is to deliver and support software development in Hybrid Computing environments related to the IBM System z Enterprise servers.

The Company

Headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, Mainline is an IT solution provider serving clients across the United States and across industries. With acquired knowledge and earned trust, we offer expertise and experience to our clients at a local level, with the backing of a national, highly skilled organization. Mainline has leveraged its technical data center expertise, diverse partner network, and consultative customer-centric approach to become a leading provider of enterprise server, hybrid cloud, cyber storage, and network & security solutions.

Founded in 1989, Mainline offers over 30 years of experience to over 2500 customers. With over 400 IT professionals and $1b in revenue, we act as an independent advisor to find the best solution for our clients' business needs and strategy. Mainline partners with industry-leading solution providers and has over 1000 technical and sales certifications, including accreditation by the International Enterprise Architecture Institute (iEAi) and the CRN Tech Elite 250.

Job Summary

Mainline seeks an experienced Solutions and Innovation Consultant to join our Hybrid Cloud Group. The responsibility of this group is to provide support for various solutions. The primary focus of this position is to deliver and support software development in Hybrid Computing environments related to the IBM System z Enterprise servers.

The consultant must have strong technical skills complemented by relationship skills and are viewed as a consultant to the customer. The Solutions and Innovation Consultant role will require a well-rounded individual with a very solid technical background as well as a proven history of successful interaction with customers. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience, understanding and diagnosing issues with the Compile, Assembly and LinkEdit processes for z/OS
• Experience developing mainframe applications using COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, Java, and EZT for z/OS, with other programming languages as a plus.
• Experience with IBM CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, Liberty and z/OS Connect
• Experience with z/OS source control platforms and processes, such as Panvalet, Endevor, SCLM, etc.
• IBM zEnterprise Hybrid Computing offerings, including zLinux, zCX, Db2 and IDAA
• IBM Dependency Based Build and its components, including Groovy
• Using an IDE for mainframe development (e.g. IBM IDz, BMC Compuware Topaz, VSCode)
• Git-based source control platforms
• IBM UrbanCode Deploy
• Ansible Automation Platform
• Experience with other open-source tools would be a plus
• DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies and best practices
• IBM Certified Specialist - IBM zSeries Technical Version 1 and related industry certifications are preferred.

Education and/or Experience

• BA or BS or equivalent required.
• IBM Certified Specialist - IBM zSeries Technical Version 1 as well as related industry certifications are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in customer facing environments with good presentation skills.
• Must have current working knowledge of IBM zEnterprise Hybrid Computing offerings including but not limited to zLinux, zCX and IDAA as well as DB2 DBA support for s/w development.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Physical environmental factors of this position include those found in typical business office environment or home office environment.
• Requires use of general office equipment and personal computer equipment.
• Ability to travel. Various means of travel may be required, including auto and air travel. This position requires travel: Frequently
• May be required to work irregular schedules including but not limited to as applicable: Nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and/or overtime.

Why Mainline?

With an average employee tenure of 12+ years, our people are passionate about IT, loyal to our customers, and excellent to each other. As a 99% work-from-home company, we leverage technology to build relationships, grow our skillsets, and stay connected with each other and our clients. At Mainline, we encourage every employee to continue learning through technical certifications or classes, and to keep pushing the boundaries of what IT solutions we can offer our customers in this ever-changing technology industry. If you identify with staying up to date on the latest tech, bringing out of the box ideas to the table, and joining a team of smart, enthusiastic, and dedicated people - apply now!

Benefits Overview: https://mainline.jobs/benefits/

How Do You Stack Up?

At Mainline, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your resume doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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