Mainframe Engineer
Job description
Mainframe Engineer Smithfield, RI or Merrimack, NH Onsite Hybrid
Experience:
- 8+ years of software development experience with large mainframe-based systems.
- BS/BA or advanced degree, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Solid hands-on development skills in mainframe languages and technologies (Cobol, CICS, VSAM, JCL, utilities, FileAid, Endevor, debuggers, schedulers, etc.).
- Proficiency with the DB2 database management system and database processing concepts.
- Knowledge of native stored procedures is a plus.
- Deploy and support software releases into production environments.
- Strong knowledge of and experience with the overall testing process.
- Any knowledge or experience in distributed technologies, cloud computing, and/or Java programming is a plus.
- Ability to work with business partners to help define requirements and solutions.
- Provide estimates and scoping for proposed projects.
- Ability to perform detailed analysis for maintenance and enhancement projects, both batch and online.
- Proven and strong interpersonal and organizational skills coupled with effective written communication skills.
- Confidence to think and act strategically, share innovative insights, and offer creative solutions to deliver exceptional user experiences.
- Embrace flexibility and shift focus to meet the most pressing customer/client needs.
- You bring a growth mentality to work every day as you continue to learn new applications and technologies and are willing to share that knowledge with your fellow squad members.
Skills:
- Your Demonstrated Expertise ('DE') in defining, developing, and leading an interactive team to implement scalable application solutions
- Your DE in mainframe application development, automation, and support, utilizing COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, MQ-Series, and SQL
- Your DE in mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning, including ways to reduce I/Os, CPU Time, MSUs, and MIPs, using Strobe, iStrobe, and Platinum Detector
- Your DE in mainframe application development including: file format and comparison using File-AID; version management using Endeavor; debugging and unit testing using Intertest and Abend-AID; and job scheduling using Control-M
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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Dexian DISYS
Oct 24, 2025