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Pyramid Consulting, Inc

Mainframe Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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$60.00/hr - $62.00/hr Immediate need for a talented

Mainframe Engineer . This is a

12+ Months Contract

opportunity with long-term potential and is located in

Charlotte, NC(Hybrid) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job ID:25-86086 Pay Range: $60 - $62/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location). Key Responsibilities:

Develop, enhance, and maintain

mainframe applications

using COBOL, JCL, and related technologies. Design, configure, and support

DB2

databases on z/OS, ensuring high availability and performance tuning. Work with

Oracle databases

for data integration, migration, or interfacing between mainframe and distributed systems. Analyze business and system requirements to create effective technical solutions. Perform

unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing

to ensure application stability and data integrity. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including application developers, QA, and infrastructure teams. Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, job schedules, and operational procedures. Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives. Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

Skills -Mainframe, DB2, Oracle, Testing. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 8 years

of hands‑on experience in

Mainframe application development and support . Strong knowledge of

COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2 , and

SQL . DB2 to Oracle Conversion: The project involves converting DB2 stored procedures to Oracle, so having experience testing that type of migration is important. Understanding a DB2 Stored Procedure: He asked about the steps you would take to understand what a DB2 stored procedure does — specifically its inputs, outputs, and functionality. I mentioned that I would review the DB2 catalog tables to identify the underlying tables and touchpoints associated with the stored procedure. He wanted to know how I would identify differences between two flat files using the DFSORT utility. It’s important to understand how the utility works and how to perform a comparison. I explained that I would use the SORT FIELDS clause along with the INCLUDE COND clause to filter and compare, then review both the file size and content after sorting to validate differences. Experience working with

Oracle databases , including PL/SQL scripting and data migration. Familiarity with

testing methodologies and tools

(e.g., unit testing frameworks, automation tools). Solid understanding of

SDLC

and

Agile methodologies . Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Strong communication and documentation abilities. Our client is a leading

Banking and Financial Industry

and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. 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. By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here. Seniority level

Not Applicable Employment type

Contract Job function

Banking and Financial Services

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