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Senior level
Provide technical consulting for mainframe modernization, automation, DevOps, and platform transformation projects. Diagnose z/OS compile, assembly, and link-edit issues; develop and support applications using COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, Java, and EZT; and work with CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, z/OS Connect, Ansible, Git, and IBM deployment tools. Collaborate with clients, lead project delivery, present solutions, and apply Lean, Agile, continuous delivery, and DevSecOps practices.
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Position Title: Solutions & Innovations Consultant

 

Position Location: Remote within the United States

 

 

Job Summary:

 

As software consultants, our teams work on a wide variety of projects alongside and for our clients.  You could influence the automation strategy of a retail giant, build a new application for a mortgage business or redesign and transform platforms for the latest cloud technology.  You’ll use the latest Lean and Agile thinking, solve mission-critical problems and challenge yourself every day.  You will plan an important role in leading these projects to success.

 

We Pride Ourselves on Technical Excellence By:

  • Using continuous delivery practices to improve software delivery speed.
  • Working in collaborative, product-focused teams to build innovative customer experiences.
  • Creating large-scale distributed systems out of microservices.
  • Applying the latest technology thinking from our partners to client problems.
  • Utilizing DevOps tools and practices to build and deploy software in the most efficient ways.

 

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

  • Experience, understanding and diagnose issues with the Compile, Asssembly 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 or YAML.
  • Using the z/OS USS environment.
  • 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 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.

 

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • Ability to travel

 

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

 

Employees hired under this position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time with or without notice.

 

Pellera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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