ACAPS/Mainframe Software Engineer

Eliassen Group; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A strategic consulting company is seeking a fully remote Mainframe ACAPS Software Engineer. Responsibilities include designing new features, providing technical leadership, and collaborating with engineers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with ACAPS and COBOL. This contract position offers a competitive hourly rate along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and 401(k) match.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Mainframe/ACAPS experience.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features for the mainframe ACAPS application.
• Provide technical knowledge and leadership as a developer.
• Work collaboratively with other software engineers to design solutions.
• Develop software meeting code quality standards.

Skills

ACAPS

COBOL

JCL

Platform Engineering - Mainframe

Data Power

DB2

DevOps

IBM IDZ

MQ

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Job description

Overview

ACAPS/Mainframe Software Engineer – Anywhere (Remote, Contract). Fully remote and must be able to work East Coast operating hours.

We are looking for a Mainframe ACAPS application engineer who is skilled with ACAPS, COBOL, JPL and Mainframe platform engineering.

Rate: 55-65 USD per hour on a W2 basis.

This role is remote. Applicants must be willing to work on a W2 basis with a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features for the mainframe ACAPS application while continuously improving the quality of technical products and applications.
• Provide technical knowledge and leadership as a developer on an agile squad.
• Work collaboratively with other software engineers to define system architectures and design solutions.
• Develop software meeting code quality standards and metrics.
• Practice test-driven development.
• Participate in communities of practice by contributing to and following standards, reviewing others' code, and sharing knowledge.
• Achieve operational excellence by automating processes and writing maintainable, supportable, and testable code.
• Maintain effective partnerships with operations and engineering teams to drive service improvement.
• Remain current on IT trends pertaining to their area of practice.
• Assist with problem resolution for end users and customers.
• Contribute to the definition of operational procedures for software development.
• Maintain appropriate controls and documentation to ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

MUST HAVE SKILLS

• ACAPS
• COBOL
• JCL
• Platform Engineering - Mainframe

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS

• Data Power
• DB2
• DevOps
• IBM IDZ
• MQ

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 5+ years of Mainframe/ACAPS experience
• Knowledge of object-oriented and functional software design
• Understanding of Software Development Methodologies
• Understanding of security best practices
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or comparable with 5+ years of experience

Additional Information

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions with over 30 years of experience across technology, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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