Mainframe Developer

Hallmark Global Solutions Ltd; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallmark Global Solutions Ltd. seeks a Mainframe Software Lead for life insurance and Vantage-wmA. You will drive migration, conversions, and modernization initiatives, serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and leading mainframe development across COBOL/JCL/DB2/SQL environments.

The role emphasizes deep life insurance expertise, Universal/Traditional products, and strong leadership in complex conversions to align with digital transformation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Typically 6+ years of relevant work experience, with 2+ years in a similar lead role
• Proficiency in at least one software language and development methodologies
• Strong programming and debugging skills
• Experience in leadership or mentoring capacity
• Familiarity with software development practices and best practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Support a team of software engineers in the development of software products and solutions, providing guidance, code reviews, and technical support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, ensuring the successful delivery of software projects.
• Assist in the professional growth and mentorship of team members through regular feedback, coaching, and career development planning.
• Contribute to the execution of the software engineering strategy, participating in strategic discussions and technology assessments.
• Manage project tasks and assignments, helping to prioritize and plan work to meet project goals.
• Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure efficient project execution.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, working to resolve issues as they arise.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team

Skills

COBOL

JCL

DB2

SQL

VSAM

CICS

Easytrieve

REXX

DATA INTEGRATION

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

COBOL

JCL

DB2

VSAM

CICS

SQL

REXX

Job description

Job Title: Mainframe Software Lead – Life Insurance / Vantage-wmA

Location: Springfield, MA - Hybrid

About The Role

You will play a pivotal role in driving large-scale migration, conversion, and modernization initiatives for one of our major insurance clients. You will serve as a trusted advisor, collaborating directly with stakeholders to analyze business needs, define requirements, and design robust solutions that align with their digital transformation strategies.

This role demands deep expertise in life insurance, particularly Universal Life and Traditional Life products, along with a strong background in Vantage/wmA (Wealth Management Accelerator). Strong expertise sought in mainframe application development, system enhancement, and legacy modernization with skills in COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, VSAM, Easytrieve, CICS, STORED Procedures, SQL, REXX and data integration. You will be responsible for conducting gap analysis, leading complex conversions, and ensuring seamless integrations across legacy and modern platforms.

What You´ll Do

• Support a team of software engineers in the development of software products and solutions, providing guidance, code reviews, and technical support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, ensuring the successful delivery of software projects.
• Assist in the professional growth and mentorship of team members through regular feedback, coaching, and career development planning.
• Contribute to the execution of the software engineering strategy, participating in strategic discussions and technology assessments.
• Manage project tasks and assignments, helping to prioritize and plan work to meet project goals.
• Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure efficient project execution.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, working to resolve issues as they arise.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role year of experience in software engineering
• Proficiency in 1 or more software languages and development methodologies
• Strong programming and debugging skills
• Some prior experience in leadership or mentoring capacity
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and best practices
• Good communication and teamwork skillsWillingness to learn and grow in a leadership role
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Other Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field is a plus
• Relevant certifications or training a plus