Mainframe Developer

SPECTRAFORCE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 123,984 - 126,739; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency based in Texas seeks an experienced technical lead to drive development in a mainframe environment. The ideal candidate has over 14 years in mainframe technologies and a strong background in financial services. This full-time role requires collaboration with diverse teams and excellent communication skills, offering a competitive pay range of $90.00/hr - $92.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 14+ years in mainframe technologies.
• 4+ years in financial services.
• Deep Agile knowledge and strong RCA/debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development across a distributed mainframe environment.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore engineering teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex issues.

Skills

Mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, DB2, Datacom, VSAM, SQL

Control-M, ChangeMan, FileAid

Deep Agile knowledge (JIRA, Rally)

Excellent communication and collaboration

Tools

Control-M

TOAD

Rally

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Base pay range

$90.00/hr - $92.00/hr

Contract/Perm

Contract/Perm: W2 Contract (1-year duration, high probability of extension)

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Details:

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead technical development across a distributed mainframe environment
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore engineering teams
• Partner with product owners, business analysts, and QA teams throughout the SDLC
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and resolve complex issues
• Ensure quality delivery that meets business and regulatory requirements
• Mentor and guide junior engineers
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and streamline testing
• Participate in knowledge transfer to strengthen team capabilities

Must-Have Skills

• 14+ years in mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, DB2, Datacom, VSAM, SQL, SQL Stored Procedures, Messaging Queues, CICS, Easytrieve, SORT utilities. (at the very least 12 years here per Alex)
• 7+ years with scheduling/tools: Control‑M, ChangeMan, FileAid, Xpeditor, Startool, TOAD, SPUFI
• 4+ years in financial services, ideally with DTCC or SEC exposure
• 2+ years in brokerage, custody, or settlements
• Deep Agile knowledge (JIRA, Rally) and strong RCA/debugging skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership presence (Level 59)

Pluses

• Experience in financial services with revenue‑generating teams
• Leading cross‑functional initiatives and knowledge transfer
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities independently in fast‑paced environments

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting