Solution and Innovation Consultant - zEnterprise

Position Title: Solutions and Innovations Consultant        Position Location: Remote - USA     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 play an important role in leading these projects to success.     Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience, understanding and diagnose 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 or YAML Using the z/OS USS enviroment 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.       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.