Mainframe systems remain crucial for many large enterprises, powering essential business operations that require unparalleled reliability, security, and processing capabilities. Our mainframe support specialists provide the expert knowledge needed to maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot these mission-critical systems, ensuring they continue delivering consistent performance while adapting to evolving business needs.
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Our mainframe support specialists bring decades of hands-on experience with systems like IBM z/OS, z/VM, VSE, and associated subsystems including CICS, DB2, and IMS. They understand both the technical complexities of mainframe environments and their critical business context. Whether you need 24/7 operational support, specialized troubleshooting expertise, or guidance on modernizing your mainframe infrastructure, we connect you with professionals who deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions that maximize the value of your enterprise systems.
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We deliver the most skilled IT- and business professionals to highly regulated industries and classified organizations across Europe. With 17 years in the market and a global approach, we ensure you reliability and long-term stability.
We combine local expertise with global reach through our offices across Europe. With a carefully curated network of 15,000+ experts and over 15 years of experience, we deliver premium solutions wherever you need them.
We tap into exclusive talent networks beyond traditional search channels to find your perfect match fast. Our carefully vetted experts are ready to deliver value from day one, ensuring immediate impact on your business.
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With our Europe-wide network of top-tier IT and business professionals, we bring together over 15,000 highly qualified experts, each equipped with deep industry knowledge and specialized skills. Whether you need cutting-edge technology solutions, strategic business consulting, or project execution support, our professionals are ready to deliver exceptional results.
Despite decades of technological evolution, the mainframe remains the silent, powerful engine behind the world's most critical industries. From global financial transactions and insurance policy management to airline reservations and government services, mainframes provide unparalleled reliability, security, and processing power. These systems are not relics; they are robust, evolving platforms that handle immense volumes of data with unmatched stability. For organizations that depend on them, maintaining and modernizing these systems is not just an IT task—it's a core business imperative. This is why the demand to find a mainframe developer with the right skills continues to be a high priority for technology leaders.
While mainframes are here to stay, the talent pool to support them is shrinking. Many experienced mainframe professionals are approaching retirement, and fewer new developers are entering this specialized field. This growing skills gap creates a significant challenge for businesses. Finding a qualified mainframe programmer is not as simple as posting a job ad. The required skills—including COBOL, JCL, CICS, Db2, and z/OS—are highly specific and not widely taught in modern computer science programs.
This scarcity means that traditional recruitment methods are often slow and ineffective. Companies can spend months searching for the right candidate, delaying critical projects and putting systems at risk. The difficulty of effective mainframe recruiting has led many organizations to seek specialized partners who understand this unique corner of the IT landscape and know how to connect with this elusive talent pool.
When you need to hire a mainframe specialist, you have several options, each suited to different business needs and project timelines. Understanding these models is the first step in building a successful talent strategy for your mission-critical systems.
For project-based work, covering parental leave, or bridging an immediate skill gap, a contract mainframe developer is an excellent solution. A contractor brings specialized expertise on a flexible basis, allowing you to scale your team up or down as needed without the long-term overhead of a permanent employee. This approach is ideal when you need to accelerate a project or access a specific skill set that you lack in-house. A dedicated mainframe contractor can integrate with your team, contribute from day one, and ensure your project milestones are met on time and within budget.
For more strategic initiatives, mainframe consulting offers a higher level of guidance. Mainframe consultants are seasoned experts who can assist with large-scale projects like system migrations, application modernization, performance and capacity planning, or security audits. They bring a wealth of experience from various industries, providing an objective, external perspective that can help you navigate complex challenges and make informed decisions about your technology roadmap. Engaging with mainframe consulting services ensures you not only solve immediate problems but also build a more resilient and future-proofed mainframe environment.
For long-term stability and building deep institutional knowledge, the goal is often to recruit a mainframe developer as a full-time employee. A permanent hire becomes an integral part of your team, growing with your organization and contributing to its long-term success. However, as mentioned, the process to find and hire a mainframe developer for a permanent role can be particularly demanding. The search requires a deep network and a thorough understanding of the candidate landscape, which is where specialized mainframe headhunters can provide significant value.
Given the challenges, many companies turn to a specialized mainframe staffing agency for their talent needs. Unlike generalist recruiters, a specialist agency lives and breathes the mainframe world. They understand the difference between a CICS Systems Programmer and a Db2 Application Developer and maintain a curated network of qualified mainframe developers for hire.
A dedicated mainframe recruiting agency offers several key advantages:
Working with a partner that focuses on mainframe staffing means you are not just filling a vacancy; you are connecting with a professional who has the precise skills to protect and enhance your most critical business systems.
The success of your core business functions depends on the talent you have managing your mainframe systems. Whether you plan to hire a mainframe programmer for a specific task or need strategic guidance from experienced mainframe consultants, finding the right fit is paramount. The process to recruit a mainframe developer who can truly deliver requires a focused and knowledgeable approach.
A specialized partner can eliminate the friction and uncertainty from the mainframe recruitment process. By providing access to a vetted network of top-tier professionals, they ensure you can hire the mainframe specialist who will not only meet the technical requirements but also align with your project goals and company culture. If you are ready to address your mainframe talent needs efficiently and effectively, we can connect you with the ideal professionals to drive your business forward.
With our Europe-wide network of top-tier IT and business professionals, we bring together over 15,000 highly qualified experts, each equipped with deep industry knowledge and specialized skills. Whether you need cutting-edge technology solutions, strategic business consulting, or project execution support, our professionals are ready to deliver exceptional results.
Ulrik is always open to discuss your specific needs. He can quickly give you an accurate picture of the solution we can deliver to meet your needs.
Ulrik Calum - Managing Director
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