Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Note: The office that they are currently working out of is at 12501 Whitewater Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343. They will be moving nearby in Mid-November to 12125 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.

Description: This person will work with other z Systems Programmers to develop the skills required to manage and maintain the critical mainframe operating system software, zOS, CICS, DB2, IMS and related products.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 2 year associate degree (minimum) or 4 year BS or BA degree from a college or university participating in the IBM Academic Initiative with focus on z Systems mainframe computing curriculum.
2. Participated in the IBM Master the Mainframe contest.
3. Completed the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery test.
4. Willingness to relocate and work in the Minneapolis, MN area.
5. Strong analytical skills and capable of influencing decisions on technical issues.
6. Presents a logical and persuasive case when offering ideas & opinions.
7. Proactively works to develop new knowledge and skills.
8. A self-starter who can self-manage.
9. Strong writing and verbal skills.
10. Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
11. Consistently meets commitments to customers.
12. Internship with major z Systems mainframe enterprises.
13. Experience in the health care industry.
14. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United States.
15. Not just a candidate who has done basic Unix/Windows support.
16. Demonstrated interest and passion in System Z.
17. Know what a mainframe is and understand its value.