[Info-vax] Possible VMS jobs

[Kerry Main]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Info-vax <info-vax-bounces at rbnsn.com> On Behalf Of Arne Vajhøj
> via Info-vax
> Sent: December 19, 2018 1:50 PM
> To: info-vax at rbnsn.com
> Cc: Arne Vajhøj <arne at vajhoej.dk>
> Subject: Re: [Info-vax] Possible VMS jobs
> 
> On 12/19/2018 1:25 PM, Bill Gunshannon wrote:
> > On 12/19/18 1:18 PM, Dale Dellutri wrote:
> >> On Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:31:55, Bill Gunshannon
> >> <bill.gunshannon at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> So, if one is to believe the comments posted here, there are a lot
> >>> of places out there now with homegrown legacy applications written
> >>> in legacy languages still running on VMS (possibly even legacy
> >>> versions on legacy hardware).  Any idea how one with legacy
> >>> experience might find these people with the intention of seeking
> >>> some work they might need done?
> >>
> >> The major job sites allow you to post a resume and let employers find
> >> you.  Just make sure you repeat VMS and OpenVMS multiple times.
> >
> > Been there, done that.  I have posted with a preference that said no
> > NYC and then got inundated by NYC jobs.
> 
> You need to look for remote jobs.
> 
> There has to be some VMS Cobol/Fortran/whatever jobs.
> 
> But it is unlikely that they will be close to you.
> 
> And all sorts of companies allow for remote work today.
> Employees like to avoid spending a couple of hours in traffic.
> And the company bean counters like to save on office space.
> 
> > And, if you were following the discussion here VMS jobs do not show up
> > on those sites as neither do COBOL or Fortran.
> 
> Not so.
> 
> Roland frequently post VMS jobs from there.
> 
> And my search revealed COBOL and Fortran jobs.
> 
> > Pretty much all searches there are a waste.  Ask for COBOL get 500
> > Java listings.  Ask for Fortan get 500 Web designer listings.  They
> > are not even a good joke.
> 
> That is not what I see.
> 
> Cobol looks very regular:
> 
> https://www.dice.com/jobs?q=cobol&l=
> 
> Fortran seems to find jobs that require a lot more than Fortran:
> 
> https://www.dice.com/jobs?q=fortran&l=
> 
> But:
> 
> https://www.dice.com/jobs?q=openvms+and+cobol&l=
> 
> only find one and
> 
> https://www.dice.com/jobs?q=openvms+AND+fortran&l=
> 
> find none.
> 
> Anyway - I am not sure this is for you.
> 
> These companies have a specific full time permanent positions they need to
> fill long term.
> 
> I suspect that you are more looking for companies that have something they
> want done. It will take X months. The system is important so they can get the
> funding if they ask, but they have not asked yet because how to find an
> expert in a niche area for a short term engagement. So the opening will first
> show up when they know about you.
> 


A good link to hotlink for your favourite browser:
<https://www.indeed.com/q-Openvms-jobs.html>

Note - I also get occasional requests for OpenVMS developers like Cobol, Fortran, and SysAdmin roles.

If anyone wants, send me your CV and I will forward when these openings come up. I will only forward directly to the Customer with a cover note that they should contact the person directly. I do not want to be any middleman here.


Regards,

Kerry Main
Kerry dot main at starkgaming dot com