Mainframe Engineer (Contract – Hybrid – Charlotte, NC)

A pioneering client in technology solutions is actively seeking a highly skilled and analytical Mainframe Engineer (Contract – Hybrid – Charlotte, NC) to join their technology department. This contract position, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers a flexible hybrid work model, blending onsite collaboration with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will possess robust analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset, all of which are essential for successfully aligning with the organization’s goals and supporting various complex initiatives.

Mainframe Engineer (Contract – Hybrid – Charlotte, NC)

Location: Charlotte, NC – This is a Hybrid role, combining onsite presence in Charlotte with remote work flexibility.

Employment Type: Contract

Pay Range: Competitive

Industry: Computer and Mathematical

What’s the Job? Driving Stability and Innovation on the Mainframe

As a Mainframe Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in the lifecycle of essential mainframe systems, contributing to their installation, upgrades, and ongoing optimization. Your responsibilities will blend hands-on technical execution with proactive problem-solving and collaboration across various technical domains.

• Participate in Technology Initiatives and Projects: You will actively participate in low to moderately complex initiatives and projects associated with the technology domain. This encompasses involvement in the installation of new mainframe components or software, executing crucial upgrades to existing systems, and supporting various deployment efforts for new functionalities or applications. Your contribution will ensure that mainframe infrastructure remains current, robust, and capable of supporting evolving business needs.
• Identify Opportunities for Service Quality and Availability Improvements: A key aspect of your role will be to proactively identify opportunities for service quality and availability improvements within the technology domain environment. This involves continuous analysis of system performance, operational workflows, and incident patterns to pinpoint areas where enhancements can lead to greater reliability, efficiency, and overall service excellence. Your insights will drive initiatives that directly benefit system uptime and user experience.
• Design, Code, Test, Debug, and Document Projects: You will be hands-on in the full software development lifecycle for mainframe systems. This means actively designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting solutions for low to moderately complex projects and programs associated with the technology domain. This includes specific involvement in the technical execution of upgrades and new deployments, ensuring that code is clean, efficient, thoroughly tested, and well-documented for future maintenance and knowledge transfer.
• Review and Analyze Technical Assignments and Challenges: You will regularly review and analyze technical assignments or challenges that are related to low to medium risk deliverables. This requires in-depth evaluation and critical thinking to understand the scope, impact, and potential solutions for various technical issues. Your analytical prowess will be essential in conducting thorough research, evaluating alternative technology domains, and making informed selections for optimal solutions that address specific business or technical requirements.
• Provide Information and Exercise Independent Judgment: You will serve as a vital source of information, providing clear and concise updates to technology colleagues, internal partners, and stakeholders. This requires effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts understandably. Crucially, you will exercise independent judgment in your daily tasks and decision-making, taking ownership of your responsibilities and contributing autonomously while aligning with team and organizational goals.

What’s Needed? Your Expertise in Mainframe Technologies

To excel as a Mainframe Engineer, you’ll need extensive software engineering experience, deep knowledge of mainframe infrastructure, and proficiency in key mainframe technologies and practices.

• Extensive Software Engineering Experience: You must possess 7+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent expertise clearly demonstrated through a combination of work experience, specialized training, military experience, or relevant education. This extensive background indicates a seasoned professional capable of tackling complex software development challenges within an enterprise context.
• Solid Understanding of Mainframe Infrastructure and Security: You are required to have a solid understanding of mainframe infrastructure, including its architecture, components, and operational nuances. This knowledge is coupled with a strong grasp of security frameworks and risk standards as they apply to mainframe environments, ensuring that solutions are not only functional but also secure and compliant with enterprise policies.
• Expertise in Key Mainframe Technologies: You must demonstrate expertise in critical mainframe technologies, including:
  • Job Control Language (JCL): Proficiency in writing, understanding, and troubleshooting JCL for batch processing and executing mainframe programs.
  • DB2 Databases: Strong experience with DB2 databases, including database administration, querying, performance tuning, and understanding data structures within a mainframe context.
  • Custom Information Control System (CICS): Hands-on experience with CICS, a transaction server for mainframe applications, including its configuration, programming (e.g., COBOL, PL/I programs under CICS), and troubleshooting of online transactions. Your deep practical knowledge of these technologies is fundamental to the role.
• Experience with Enterprise-Scale API and Batch Job Processing: You must have proven experience with building and maintaining enterprise-scale API (Application Programming Interface) and batch job processing solutions. This includes designing, developing, and supporting APIs that allow mainframe applications to integrate with modern systems, as well as managing and optimizing large-volume batch processes critical for daily business operations.
• Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills: You will possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, allowing you to clearly articulate technical concepts and project updates. Coupled with this, a proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external technology partners is essential for successful project delivery and seamless integration within a diverse technical landscape.

What’s in it for me? Impact, Growth, and a Flexible Environment

This contract Mainframe Engineer position in Charlotte, NC, offers a compelling environment for professional growth and significant impact within a leading technology solutions organization.

• Opportunity to Work on Impactful Projects: You’ll have the invaluable opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly contribute to the stability, security, and modernization of critical mainframe systems. Your efforts will have a tangible effect on core business operations, providing a profound sense of purpose.
• Engagement in Continuous Learning and Professional Development: The organization fosters an environment of continuous learning and professional development. You’ll be encouraged to expand your skills, explore new technologies, and stay updated on the latest industry trends, ensuring your expertise remains cutting-edge in the evolving mainframe and broader IT landscape.
• Contribute to Innovative Solutions in a Supportive Environment: You’ll have the chance to contribute to innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and capabilities of mainframe platforms, all within a supportive environment that values your ideas and encourages problem-solving.
• Flexible Working Arrangements with a Hybrid Model: You will benefit from flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model. This allows you to balance the benefits of onsite collaboration in Charlotte with the convenience of remote work, providing greater autonomy and flexibility in managing your professional and personal commitments.
• Collaborate with a Diverse Group of Professionals: You’ll have the privilege of collaborating with a diverse group of professionals across various technology domains. This fosters an atmosphere of open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, allowing you to learn from varied perspectives and contribute your unique insights.

Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants are typically eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These include:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
• Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
• Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
• Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
• Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of temporary or prolonged incapacitation due to illness or injury.
• Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events or emergencies that may occur during authorized business travel.
• 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions, enhancing your long-term financial growth.
• Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation provided on a weekly basis, ensuring stable financial flow throughout your contract engagement.

If this Mainframe Engineer role in Charlotte, NC, aligns with your extensive software engineering experience, expertise in mainframe technologies like JCL, DB2, and CICS, and your passion for contributing to critical infrastructure, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting hybrid contract opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact on core technology solutions.

Are you ready to bring your mainframe expertise to a dynamic and evolving environment?