PTR Global · 1 week ago
Software Engineer-Other - Intermediate
Columbus, OH
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$65/hr - $70/hrPTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. They are seeking an Intermediate Software Engineer to support multiple projects focusing on application automation and system performance, while also performing performance analysis, automating operational tasks, and collaborating with development teams.
Responsibilities
Support multiple projects focusing on application automation and system performance (not automation development using Python)
Perform performance analysis and optimization on Mainframe (System 16 environment)
Automate repetitive operational tasks related to deployments, monitoring, and incident response
Implement infrastructure-as-code practices (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation)
Analyze and interpret large datasets to develop predictive performance models
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks using profiling and monitoring tools
Build data-driven solutions to optimize system parameters and improve throughput and latency
Design and maintain observability systems to monitor KPIs using tools like Prometheus and Grafana
Establish and track SLOs/SLIs, creating alerts for critical performance issues
Collaborate with application development teams to integrate performance insights and data-driven solutions
Communicate findings through dashboards, reports, and presentations
Mentor junior engineers on mainframe performance and automation best practices
Qualification
Required
Strong mainframe expertise (z/OS or equivalent)
Experience in performance tuning, resource optimization, and monitoring
Python – required (for scripting, data analysis, and performance monitoring; not for automation development)
SQL: required for performance queries and data extraction
DB2 Database: reporting, maintenance, and issue resolution
Familiarity with Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of SRE principles and monitoring frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana)
Data analysis tools: Pandas, NumPy, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, or PySpark
Visualization tools: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools
Preferred
Java – nice to have
REXX – experience preferred for mainframe scripting
Cognos preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K contributions
PTO
Sick leave
Company
PTR Global
Engage with the largest Latina-owned IT & Professional staffing provider in the U.S.
Founded in 1996
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase