Software Engineer Lead

Mainframe Engineer Lead REMOTE Contract Industry: Banking / Financial Services Key Responsibilities Consult with engineering teams to evaluate hardware/software interfaces and define system requirements Maintain and enhance software systems and automation frameworks Develop and execute system testing and validation procedures Communicate project status, technical designs, and issues to stakeholders Lead software development and documentation efforts. Work across full SDLC (requirements, development, testing, delivery) Troubleshoot automation and system issues and implement fixes Support monitoring and event management tools across the enterprise Collaborate with mainframe platform teams on automation initiatives Must Have Skills Strong proficiency in z/OS (MVS) operations in a large-scale environment with multiple Sysplex systems (including IPL procedures) Current working knowledge of subsystems: JES2, SDSF, RACI, TSO, TCP/IP, Control-M, CICS, DB2 Expertise in NetView customization and REXX programming Strong experience with System Automation : Policy database customization Command list creation NetView automation tables management Knowledge of SA-plex and cross-system automation Experience with monitoring and alerting on exceptions Strong problem determination & resolution skills with solid debugging and analytical ability Nice to Have Event Management experience Experience with OPS/MVS ITSM knowledge (ITIL certification is a plus) Python scripting under Unix System Services #J-18808-Ljbffr