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.

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.

Essential Criteria:

· 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

· Participated in the IBM Master the Mainframe contest

· Completed the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery test.

· Willingness to relocate and work in the Minneapolis, Mn. area

Competencies:

· Strong analytical skills and capable of influencing decision on technical issues

· Presents a logical and persuasive case when offering ideas & opinions

· Proactively works to develop new knowledge and skills

· A self-starter who can self-manage

· Strong writing and verbal skills

· Strong interpersonal/team skills

· Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

· Consistently meets commitments to customers

Desirable Criteria/Assets:

· Internship with major z Systems mainframe enterprises

· Experience in the health care industry

· Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United States

Desire/participation in z System programs

· Not just a candidate who has done basic Unix/Windows support

· Demonstrated interest and passion is System Z

· Know what a mainframe is and understand it’s value

Shobha Mishra 973-967-3440

Shobha.MishraATartechinfo.com