Lead Application Developer

Fairygodboss; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth environment with curious learners and mentors

Ownership mindset with a focus on complex problem solving

Commitment to community via ADP’s Philanthropic Foundation

Job summary

Fairygodboss is seeking a Lead Application Developer in Florham Park, NJ. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in a related field and significant experience with z/OS environments and mainframe technologies.

The ideal candidate will be involved in the full software development life cycle and collaborate with internal clients to implement solutions. Benefits include a collaborative work culture and a commitment to community engagement.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related experience required.
• Five years of experience in z/OS mainframe environment including COBOL and JCL.

Responsibilities

• Influence and inspire confidence, presenting to senior leaders and product owners.
• Develop and review software requirements and create design documents.
• Participate in SDLC including planning, construction, testing, and reviews.

Skills

z/OS mainframe environment

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

DB2

AGILE/Scrum

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Master's degree accepted with five (5) years of related experience

Tools

Control‑M/Jobtrac/CA7

ChangeMan/Endevor

INSYNC

ISPF/PDF

Job description

ADP Technology Services is hiring a Lead Application Developer in Florham Park, NJ. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

About the Role

To thrive in this career you will be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and take on stretch assignments. You will learn new technologies and incorporate them into building results. Be curious, persistent, and at times persuasive.

Key Responsibilities

• Influence and inspire confidence, presenting to senior leaders, product owners, and peers with executive presence.
• Identify and solve inevitable challenges, seeking solutions.
• Participate in relevant aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including planning, construction, testing, reviews, and demonstrations.
• Develop and review software requirements, create design documents, write programs, package, test, configure, and deploy software.
• Work with internal clients, product managers, analysts, architects, and engineers to plan, design, develop, test, and implement IT solutions.
• Develop and enhance software programs and data structures to meet business objectives.
• Design, develop, test, and refine software deliverables and review system, software, and functional design specifications.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field plus seven (7) years of related experience.
• Master's degree accepted with five (5) years of related experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in z/OS mainframe environment, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, QMF, CICS, Control‑M/Jobtrac/CA7, ChangeMan/Endevor, INSYNC, ISPF/PDF, AGILE/Scrum, FTP, and NDM/Connect:Direct.

Benefits and Culture

• Courageous team collaboration with open conversations and ownership.
• Deliver at an epic scale, focusing on simplicity, client happiness, and productivity.
• Growth environment with curious learners and mentors.
• Ownership mindset: take on any challenge and solve complex problems.
• A commitment to giving back to clients and community via ADP’s Philanthropic Foundation.
• Equality and equity focus, aiming to impact lasting change.

EEO Statement

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and other job‑related criteria.