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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and supporting complex software solutions within IBM z/OS mainframe environments, utilizing COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2 for z/OS. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and apply software engineering best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Highest-signal resume keywords
IBM Z/OS Mainframe DevelopmentCOBOL ProgrammingJCL KnowledgeCICS ExperienceDB2 for Z/OS and SQL Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Application DevelopmentSystem IntegrationProduction SupportDebuggingProblem-SolvingAgile Software DevelopmentEnterprise Workload AutomationJob Scheduling ToolsApplication MonitoringTechnical Guidance
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCollaborationKnowledge SharingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
ESPTWSCA7ChangeManEndevorGit
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial ServicesInformation SystemsIT Best Practices
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver technically complex software solutions supporting business-critical mainframe applications
- Perform application development, system integration, implementation, maintenance, and production support across the software development lifecycle
- Partner with business product owners, technology teams, and stakeholders to understand objectives, evaluate requirements, and recommend solutions
- Design, develop, analyze, test, implement, and maintain complex application solutions
- Lead and participate in development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of complex solutions
- Translate business and technical requirements into reliable, scalable, maintainable, and supportable technology solutions
- Perform system integration and collaborate with upstream and downstream application teams
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, batch, online transaction, data, and production issues
- Build and maintain application monitoring, operational controls, security controls, and other non-functional capabilities
- Provide escalated technical and production support for business-critical applications
- Lead moderately complex technical initiatives and participate in cross-functional technology initiatives
- Apply software engineering standards and development best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
- Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance
- Serve as a technical resource for less-experienced teammates and support knowledge sharing
- May oversee or coordinate the technical work of a small team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training
- In-depth knowledge of information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement IT best practices
- Strong hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and supporting applications in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment (preferred)
- Advanced proficiency with COBOL (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of JCL (preferred)
- Strong experience with CICS (preferred)
- Strong DB2 for z/OS and SQL experience (preferred)
- Experience with VSAM files (preferred)
- Experience with enterprise workload automation and job scheduling tools such as ESP, TWS, or CA7 (preferred)
- Experience with ChangeMan or Endevor; familiarity with Git is beneficial (preferred)
- Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, and production-support skills (preferred)
- Experience developing and supporting high-volume, business-critical applications in an enterprise environment (preferred)
- Experience with application integrations and interfaces across mainframe and distributed technology environments (preferred)
- Experience working within Agile software development practices (preferred)
- Banking or financial services industry experience (preferred)
- Master's degree or equivalent advanced education and experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Tax-preferred savings accounts
- 401(k) plan
- At least 10 days of vacation during the first year of employment (prorated)
- 10 sick days (prorated)
- Paid holidays
- Defined benefit pension plan (position/division dependent)
- Restricted stock units (position/division dependent)
- Deferred compensation plan (position/division dependent)