Python Job: W2 - z-OS Mainframe Developer (WebSphere Applicati

Title: z/OS Mainframe Developer

Locations: Columbus or Plano. (Jersey City last option)

Duration: 12 month contract only.

WebSphere Application Server on z/OS or equivalent on Distributed systems
Key: WAS on z/OS background. Python nice to have.
WebSphere on distributed platforms is common, but z/OS is much preferred!
z/os and WebSphere.
Team of 12 with 1 Manager:
Source code management process, SMF data visualization using cognos,. Never bored!
Key: WAS on z/OS background

Category - Name - Required - Importance - Level - Last Used - Experience
Packaged Applications - WebSphere - No - 1
Protocols - Unix Shell Scripting - No - 1

This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages: Python, Java, C, C++, Go, JCL, REXX, PERL, PHP, JYTHON, zOSMF Workflows, J2EE, MVC, JDBC, Servlets, JSP, HTML, JQuery, AngularJS, JSON and XML
Advanced experience working with two or more from the following: web application development, database, unix/linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, information retrieval, networking, large scale software development, security software development
Understanding or have experience with agile and lean philosophies
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills with clear communication
Ability to collaborate with different roles to achieve common goals
Proficient across WebSphere (WAS) Architecture (performance testing, monitoring, operations), Design (compliance, security) and Connectivity (planning, securing)
Strong knowledge of server side design patterns and continuous delivery principles
Ability to articulate and share clear, concise complex technical findings to management in understandable terms
Intermediate/Strong proficiency in these key areas:
WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
JAVA
TCP/IP, Certificates, AT-TLS, Keyring, Keystore
Experience with USS (directory permissions, audit bit as well as how the owner, groups, users work with regards to ownership)
Substantial direct hands-o