Mainframe Engineer (Onsite Hybrid) - Jersey City, NJ
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. We are currently seeking a Mainframe Engineer to join our onsite hybrid team in Jersey City, NJ.
About the role
Provide thought and technical leadership for key initiatives on a platform dedicated to high-scale processing of large amounts of data. Collaborate with Operations, peers, and management to improve infrastructure, processes, policies, and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain architecture solutions for high-scale data processing platforms.
- Set, communicate, and reinforce technical standards.
- Lead and mentor junior and senior engineers, enhancing their skills.
- Assess and research current platform implementations to meet customer needs.
- Plan major infrastructure upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and tune the environment for optimal performance and uptime.
- Collaborate on process improvements, policy enhancements, and customer service opportunities.
- Participate in code review, unit testing, and provide support for issues in non-production or production environments.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience with COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and JCL.
- 5+ years of CICS system knowledge.
Skills
- Good understanding of CICS Dynamic Transaction Routing process.
- Familiarity with DB2 tools, File-Aid, scheduler, and debugger tools.
- Exposure to distributed applications/systems and Brokerage/Finance domain.
- Experience with highly transactional, fault-tolerant, and data-driven systems.
- Ability to identify risks, mitigate complex issues, and adapt communication styles for diverse teams and geographies.
- Strong project planning, stakeholder management, and deadline adherence.
- Problem-solving skills to anticipate roadblocks and generate effective solutions.
- Ability to build rapport with partners and stakeholders.
- Adaptability in changing environments and effectiveness in various business settings.
- Initiative to define vision for product improvement and execute at a high level of quality.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
- Flexible spending or health savings account.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Employee assistance program.
- 401k program with company match.
- Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
Pay
The starting pay range for this role is $117,270 - $195,450 per annum. Actual compensation will depend on relevant experience, technical skills, and qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We accelerate client success through responsible innovation in AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers, and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations move confidently into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in over 50 countries and access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers and partners.