Mainframe Developer (contract)
BNY
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BNY seeks an experienced Mainframe Developer to maintain, modernize, and enhance the ACAM platform within a leading financial services organization. This 12-month contract is based in Pittsburgh, PA or New York City, with four on-site days per week from 7:30-4:30pm EST.
The role focuses on COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS, handling production support and hands-on development while contributing to platform modernization and CI/CD initiatives.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of mainframe development experience, preferably within a financial services environment.
- Hands-on experience with batch processing and mainframe tooling.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and implement enhancements for the ACAM platform and modernization initiatives.
- Develop and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS.
- Support a highly batch-oriented platform using Control-M and related scheduling tools.
- Investigate production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure stability of business-critical applications.
- Collaborate with product teams, production support, business stakeholders, and offshore teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
- Contribute to CI/CD adoption and hybrid integration strategies.
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Job description
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance, and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to support the ongoing maintenance, modernization, and enhancement of the Automated Cash Management (ACAM) platform within a leading financial services organization. This role will be responsible for both production support and hands‑on development within a highly complex, batch‑oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mainframe technologies, application development, and platform modernization, with the ability to support existing systems while contributing to future enhancements.
This is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension or conversion. The position is located in Pittsburgh, PA, or New York City, with an expectation of 4 days onsite per week from 7:30-4:30pm EST.
- Application Development & Enhancements: Design, develop, test, and implement enhancements for the ACAM platform while supporting ongoing modernization initiatives.
- Mainframe Development: Develop and maintain applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS within a large-scale financial services environment.
- Batch Processing & Scheduling: Support a highly batch‑oriented platform by developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex batch processes using Control‑M and related scheduling tools.
- Production Support: Investigate and resolve production issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and ensure the continued stability and reliability of business‑critical applications.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with product teams, production support teams, business stakeholders, and offshore development teams to gather requirements, prioritize enhancements, and deliver technical solutions.
- Modernization Initiatives: Contribute to platform modernization efforts through the adoption of CI/CD practices, cloud technologies, API enablement, and hybrid integration strategies.
- Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Review and maintain technical documentation while participating in knowledge‑sharing activities with global team members to develop a thorough understanding of internal systems and processes.
- 7+ years of mainframe development experience, preferably within a financial services environment
- Strong proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS
- Hands‑on experience with Control‑M, MQ Series, and Easytrieve or REXX
- Strong understanding of batch processing, online transaction processing, file‑based data flows, and EBCDIC data handling
- Experience with production support and incident resolution
- Experience with CI/CD practices and source control tools such as Endevor, GitLab, or similar SCM platforms
- Experience working within large‑scale enterprise environments
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience supporting financial services applications
- Exposure to application modernization initiatives
- Experience with API enablement, data virtualization, or cloud‑hybrid integration
- Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams
- Ability to balance ongoing production support responsibilities with new development initiatives
- Experience working within complex, highly customized enterprise environments
This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally distributed team supporting a mission‑critical cash management platform within a leading financial services organization. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced technical leaders, contribute to modernization initiatives, and make a direct impact on a platform that supports essential business operations while expanding your expertise across both traditional mainframe technologies and emerging development practices.
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77.6 - 97 USD hourly
This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full‑time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project.
Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.
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