Logo
Rocket Software

Principal Professional Services Consultant

Rocket Software, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

Save Job

Overview

Our Enterprise Suite Professional Services Team is looking for a highly skilled Mainframe Modernization Senior Consultant to provide technical support and/or leadership in the creation and delivery of technology solutions designed to support our Customers’ Digital Transformation. Focus areas include infrastructure modernization, application modernization, and process modernization. The candidate will deploy fit-for-purpose workloads in a Hybrid Cloud infrastructure, evolve from monolithic applications to Cloud-Native API Microservices, and embrace an enterprise-wide DevOps discipline to deliver applications faster. Main Responsibilities

Works on complex project scope with minimal direction from the technical lead and with Customer/SI nominated representatives to accomplish assigned tasks. Contributes to design for specific deliverables and assists in the deployment of Rocket Software products. Contributes to implementing new solutions under the direction of Solution Architects. Creates proof of concept / proof of value technology analyses and pilots. Conducts external and internal technical presentations/trainings to peer groups. Uses and contributes to technical forums within the Rocket Software environment and local professional communities and technical user groups. Applies subject matter knowledge to solve a variety of common technical issues. Exercises independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action. Participates as part of a team and maintains good relationships with team members and customers. Expected Qualifications and Soft Skills

7+ years of relevant technical experience. Excellent communication and customer service skills with a confident telephone manner. Proactive and able to work under pressure. Experience in complex IT project implementations, customizations and/or maintenance. Analytical mindset to analyze test results and facilitate defect resolution. Organized and methodical, able to manage numerous tasks. Fluent in written and verbal English. Technical Skills

Technical skills must include

Rocket Enterprise Suite (Enterprise Developer, Enterprise Server)

experience and two or more of the following: IBM Enterprise COBOL or PLI programming experience System level experience of IBM CICS; IMS and JCL Relational databases such as IBM DB2/UDB, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc. Windows operating system Linux/UNIX operating system Knowledge of major Cloud Provider infrastructure and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloud Foundry, Docker / Kubernetes) Desired Project Experience

A practical experience in any mainframe application modernization project is highly desirable. For example: Experience with tools/methodologies used to migrate mainframe workloads via hardware/middleware emulation, automated code conversion, and re-platforming. Experience with COBOL modernization and porting application code across platforms. Familiarity with agile engineering practices like Test Automation, TDD, CI/CD, DevOps, and Test Data Management. Experience developing, deploying, and tuning data modernization solutions for mainframe data stores (IMS/DB, IDMS, ADABAS, VSAM). Experience with implementing and operating DevOps and Agile tools across the development lifecycle. Experience configuring automation pipelines in GitHub, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins or similar tools. Committed to Rocket core values of Empathy, Trust, Love and Humanity. Other Preferred Skills

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Rocket Software COBOL-based products – Enterprise Developer, Enterprise Server, Server Express, Net Express. Additional mainframe languages/environments (e.g., REXX, Assembler, Natural, Adabas). Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solution Architect Professional, Microsoft Azure Solution Architect, Google Cloud Certification, SAFe, etc.). #LI-MM1 #LI-Remote The base salary range for this role is $126,319.00 - $157,898.50 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. What Rocket Software can offer you in USA

Unlimited Vacation Time, paid holidays and sick time Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents Life and disability coverage Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions Monthly student debt benefit program Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities Leadership and skills training opportunities EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

#J-18808-Ljbffr