Senior IBM ITX / ITXA Lead

Job Role: Senior IBM ITX / ITXA Lead Location: Plano, TX (Remote) Eligibility: USC, GC, GC-EAD, H4-EAD, L2S only Pay Rate: $80-$90/hr. on 1099 (Little flex) Job Description: Role Overview • Solutions and executes migration of Mainframe applications into software equivalent systems (rehosting). • 10 Years' + Relevant Experience mentioned below is Mandatory • 8–12+ years in EDI/B2B integration with 5+ years with IBM ITX/ITXA (map design, type trees, rules, deploy). • Hands-on migration experience from Mainframe Gentran (z/OS) to ITXA on Linux. • Good knowledge ITXA components: mapping, schemas/type trees, runtime configuration, adapter/transport setup, trading partner configuration. • Proficient with Linux administration for application runtime (services, filesystem, permissions, shell scripting). • Familiarity with Mainframe concepts: JCL, batch scheduling, data sets etc. • Uses knowledge of Mainframe technologies like COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, Assembler, DB2, IMS, files, etc to find the right solution to migrate off the Mainframe. Role Responsibilities • Expert experience and ability to understand of legacy and current technologies; expert ability to identify code patterns and understand coding strategies; ability to propose, design and implement migration solutions; Expert knowledge of NTTDS tools and methodology; ability to coach and mentor the transformation of applications, using modern technologies, frameworks, and test strategies. • Demonstrated ability to lead projects or offer programming solutions at an advanced level. • Advanced understanding of how technology decisions relate to business needs. • Ability to architect and design modernized systems with new technologies • Ability to identify changes required in the NTTDS tools and methodology to meet a particular solution or customer need. • Requirements • Proven experience with the following practices: • Works well with clients, their stakeholders and end users • Experience in requirements solicitation • Able to differentiate between needs & wants • Experience in translating business requirements into technical requirements • Ability to work well within the team • Familiar with programming languages, and able to read some legacy code at a high-level to understand code rules • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent Technical experience Preferences • Knowledge of Mainframe technologies like COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM files, etc.