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Programmer/Developer - Mainframe Systems

IBM

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Charleston, WV
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A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Application Developer specializing in Mainframe Modernization, you will utilize your expertise in fundamental concepts and technologies related to both mainframe systems and modernization to drive business success. You will leverage your skills in developing codes for in-place mainframe modernization and migration of mainframe applications to cloud platforms. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Develop Modernization Strategies: Design and implement modernization plans for mainframe applications, including migration to cloud platforms such as z-cloud, and provide support for mainframe migration to other cloud environments. • Code Development: Develop high-quality code for mainframe modernization projects using various technologies, including COBOL systems, Java, JSON, API, Microservices, and SaaS. • Ensure Network Security: Implement and maintain network security measures to protect mainframe applications and data during modernization and migration processes. • Collaborate on DevOps: Work with cross-functional teams to implement DevOps practices and tools, such as Kubernetes, to ensure smooth deployment and operation of modernized applications. • Optimize Application Performance: Utilize expertise in Db2, CICS, WebSphere, and MQ to optimize the performance of modernized mainframe applications.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Mainframe Modernization Expertise: Experience with fundamental concepts and technologies related to both mainframe systems and modernization, including in-place mainframe modernization and migration of mainframe applications to cloud platforms.

• Multi-Technology Proficiency: Experience with various technologies such as COBOL systems, Java, JSON, API, Microservices, SaaS, Edge, and Off-premises applications, with the ability to develop high-quality code for mainframe modernization projects.

• Cloud Migration Support: Experience supporting mainframe migration to cloud environments, including z-cloud and other cloud platforms.

• Network Security Implementation: Experience implementing and maintaining network security measures to protect mainframe applications and data during modernization and migration processes.

• DevOps Collaboration: Experience working with cross-functional teams to implement DevOps practices and tools, such as Kubernetes, to ensure smooth deployment and operation of modernized applications.

• Must obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Edge Technology Knowledge: Experience with Edge technology, enabling the development of modernized mainframe applications that can efficiently operate in edge environments.

• Off-Premises Application Expertise: Experience working with off-premises applications, allowing for seamless integration and deployment of modernized mainframe applications in various settings.

• Microservices Architecture Understanding: Experience with microservices architecture, facilitating the design and implementation of scalable and flexible modernized mainframe applications.
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