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Mainframe Engineer

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Aug 05, 2025
Genesis 10 is seeking a Mainframe Engineer for a nine-month or longer contract-to-hire position in Pittsburgh, PA. This position is a hybrid model with 4 days onsite.

Compensation: $50.00/hr-$65.00/hr W2 depending on experience

Summary and responsibilities:


  • Modernize legacy mainframe systems (COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2) and enable integration with distributed platforms (Oracle, APIs).
  • Lead efforts to automate high-risk, manual business workflows (like client account(s) onboarding/offboarding, account merges which are handled with manual tech intervention).
  • Collaborate with India-based teams and navigate challenging stakeholders with clarity and assertiveness.
  • Take full ownership of deliverables: identify gaps, raise flags early, and proactively push solutions through.
  • Immerse yourself in the business side of cash sweeps; your success depends on learning it inside out.
  • Think out of box and provide engineering solutions that is scalable and microservices based architecture rather than a monolithic architecture.
  • Navigate complex mainframe application with little to no documentation and leverage modern utilities to tackle legacy codes


Required skills:

  • Mainframe Core: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, z/OS
  • Distributed Exposure: Oracle DB, SQL, data sync/migration strategies
  • Tools & Utilities: FILEAID, AbendAid, SPUFI, QMF, Changeman/Endeavor
  • Automation Focus: Demonstrated ability to streamline batch/reporting/conversion jobs
  • Process Insight: Experience with conversions, client onboarding, policy admin, reporting
  • Soft Skills: Assertive communicator, collaborator across geos, ownership mindset


Preferred skills:

  • Experience in brokerage, mutual funds, or insurance (beneficial in understanding cash flows and client activities)
  • Familiarity with API development, MQ Series, or integration patterns
  • Knowledge of ad hoc reporting, SQL performance tuning, and batch job optimization
  • Familiarity with scheduling utilities like CA7, Control-M


If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Genesis10

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:


  • Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
  • The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
  • Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
  • Behavioral Health Platform
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
  • Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
  • Remote opportunities available



For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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