1049 Core Java jobs in Colorado Springs,CO

$114,080-$218,030.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

Relocation assistance is IS available for this position.

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.

Career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

In the office 4 days per week.

May require after-hours or on-call support

Bachelor's Degree or 4 additional years of experience beyond the minimum requirement can be used in lieu of a degree.

6 years of infrastructure experience demonstrating depth of technical understanding within a specific discipline(s)/technology(s) to include 2 years' experience in Systems Operations environment supporting complex environment deployment and infrastructure management activities or applicable IT experience such as IT Management, Software Development, Data Engineering, and Agile Product/Release Management.

4 years of experience in creating, modifying, and maintaining infrastructure and individual system components.

Knowledge and proficient understanding of designing scalable IT system infrastructures, implementing system changes, or automating service delivery and maintenance tasks.

Demonstrated experience working with cloud technologies and tools.

This role requires a strong understanding of CICS architecture, z/OS operating systems, and related mainframe technologies.

Proficiency in programming languages like COBOL, JCL, and REXX, along with experience in mainframe tools and utilities, is essential.

Typically, 7-10+ years of hands-on experience as a CICS Systems Programmer in a z/OS mainframe environment.

This includes deep knowledge of CICS Transaction Server (TS), CTG, and CPSM architecture, internals, and system exits.

Strong expertise in CICS installation, configuration, and maintenance, often including complex Independent Software Vendor (ISV) installations and upgrades.

Proficient in JCL, REXX, and other mainframe scripting languages.

Experience with SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) for installing and maintaining software.

In-depth knowledge of z/OS operating systems, including configuration, maintenance, and tuning.

Experience with CICS performance tuning and the use of monitoring tools (e.g., RMF, Intellimagic, BMC Mainview).

Understanding of other z/OS subsystems such as DB2, MQ, JES2, z/OS connect, IMS and TCP/IP.

Experience with CICS security, often using RACF or equivalent tools.

Familiarity with automation tools, job scheduling, and monitoring tools.

Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing.

Understanding of mainframe hardware and architecture to optimize system performance.

IBM Certified Specialist – CICS Transaction Server for z/OS: This certification is desired.

Earn up to USD $15 per hour

On average, contributors earn an additional 7.5% through Missions — Outlier's version of surge pricing.

The top quartile boosts their earnings by an average of 11%.

Payments are processed weekly on Tuesdays, covering tasks completed during the previous pay period (Tuesday to Monday at midnight UTC), via PayPal, AirTM, or ACH transfer.

Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates apply. Additional incentives data is based on payments made in the past six months and is updated quarterly. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.

Free access to leading LLMs, worth $200+/month

On your own schedule

Work flexibly from anywhere, anytime, with no minimum hours. Set your own schedule, whether that's five or 40+ hours per week.

Fluent English speaker

A valid ID and mobile phone from your country of residence

An up-to-date resume that highlights your expertise

A LinkedIn profile showing your educational background and work experience

Currently accepting applicants from: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States.

You must be authorized to work in your country of residence.

Nice to have: Pursuing or holding a Bachelor's degree or above