Lead Mainframe Software Engineer

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Columbus/Atlanta, GA is seeking a seasoned software engineer to drive end-to-end development across multiple projects. You will design, code, debug, and validate applications within an Agile/Scrum team, influence architectural decisions, and ensure data accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of experience, strong COBOL/IMS/DB2 knowledge, API experience, and proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases. Local residency is required.

Qualifications

• Location: Columbus or Atlanta, GA; must live locally.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• BS in CS, IT, MIS or related field.
• 6+ years of professional coding, designing and data analysis.
• Experience with two or more enterprise programming languages.
• Experience with APIs and external services.
• Relational and NoSQL databases.
• Mainframe tech: COBOL, IMS, DB2, CICS.
• Agile/Scrum experience.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work through SDLC to design, code, test, and validate applications.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and deliver iteratively.
• Develop user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Advise on application standards, controls, and compliance.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners.
• Prepare documentation and estimates for initiatives.

Skills

Agile Scrum

COBOL IMS DB2

APIs

Data Analysis

Creative Thinking

Problem Analysis

Collaboration

Negotiation

Self-Starter

Education

BS in CS/IT/MIS

Tools

IBM Rational Tools

Mainframe

CICS

DB2

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work throughout the software development life cycle to create, design, code, debug, maintain, test, implement, and validate applications
• Analyze existing applications and formulate logic for new applications, procedures, flowcharts, coding, and debugging programs
• Participate in all software development life cycle phases using Agile Scrum methodology
• Design, create, and deliver moderately complex program specifications across multiple projects and issues
• Analyze, modify, and develop complex code and unit tests; create application documentation
• Advise leadership on application standards, controls, procedures, monitoring, compliance, and data accuracy
• Perform and advise on testing and validation requirements; address code deficiencies and propose systemic solutions
• Work within an Agile Scrum team to design and deliver products iteratively
• Develop user stories, acceptance criteria, screen mock-ups, and flow diagrams
• Gather and verify non-functional requirements; review architectures and designs; ensure standards adherence
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and maintain project and system documentation
• Advocate for development priorities, challenge scope creep, and negotiate timelines with the product owner
• Participate in client-facing meetings, joint venture discussions, and vendor partnership teams
• Apply knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) security compliance
• Develop resource estimates and recommend billable hours for complex initiatives
• Assist with on-the-job training and advise software engineers

Requirements

• Position is only open to work in the Columbus or Atlanta, GA office
• Candidates must currently live locally in the area to be considered
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (or applicable country) on a full-time basis without current or future immigration sponsorship
• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business / Management Information Systems or related field
• Typically minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in coding, designing, developing and analyzing data
• Advanced knowledge and use of two or more opposing front/back-end languages or technologies
• Experience with two or more modern enterprise programming languages
• Experience working with various APIs and external services
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• COBOL, IMS, and DB2 required
• Experience with IBM Rational Tools preferred
• TS2 experience highly preferred
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology and associated project artifacts
• Knowledge of Mainframe, CICS, DB2, IMS, and File Manager
• Ability to collaborate within a mixed team of developers, analysts, and product owners
• Ability to analyze problems, organize thoughts, and recommend approaches
• Creative thinker comfortable pushing industry-practice boundaries
• Self-starter seeking responsibility and impact

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software development life cycle processes, including coding, debugging, and testing applications. Proficient in Agile Scrum methodology and capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Agile Scrum Methodology
• COBOL, IMS, and DB2
• Relational and NoSQL Databases
• Application Standards and Compliance
• API Integration

Hard Skills

• Software Development Life Cycle
• Coding and Debugging
• Application Design
• Unit Testing
• Program Specifications
• Data Analysis
• User Stories Development
• Acceptance Criteria Creation
• Flow Diagrams
• System Documentation

Soft Skills

• Creative Thinking
• Problem Analysis
• Collaboration
• Negotiation
• Self-Starter

Industry Keywords

• Agile/Scrum
• Enterprise Programming Languages
• APIs
• Data Accuracy
• Project Artifacts

Tools & Technologies

• IBM Rational Tools
• Mainframe
• CICS
• File Manager
• Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance