Technical Architect – Mainframe Appl. Architect Contract

**This position allows for a hybrid work schedule, with hours split between remote and onsite. Contractor is expected to report onsite on a consistent basis. The standard schedule in alternating between one week remote and one week onsite, however, depending on management discretion, an alternative schedule may be allowed but depends on workload demands.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to assist in maintaining the Tax and FARS systems and work on the Tax Modernization project including data cleansing, conversion, and interface validation. We need to have an additional resource to be able to provide adequate support for the FARS and Tax while moving forward with Tax Modernization and getting the project back on track.

The Mainframe Architect is expected to handle design, implementation, and maintenance of mainframe computer systems for DES. The primary responsibilities of this position is to assist in maintaining the Tax and FARS systems and work on the Tax Modernization project including data cleansing and conversion. The contractor will work with other technical teams to ensure that the mainframe system is properly integrated with other systems and technologies. They are expected to help resolve technical issues that arise with the mainframe system. This may include working with other technical teams to diagnose and resolve problems, as well as developing and implementing preventative measures to minimize the risk of future issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of VSAM and Hierarchical database structures

Required Skills:
• Technical knowledge and experience with mainframe technology. COBOL 10years, CICS 10 yrs, VSAM 10yrs, and JCL (10yrs.)
• Knowledge and experience in converting data from one application to another (10 yrs.)
• Successful completion of technology projects within area of responsibility
• Analyzing feasibility, compatibility, and cost of solutions
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Desired skills:
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to engage business experts in the purpose and use of data in the Benefit Payment Application