Mainframe Software Engineer Lead

MainframeMaster

Columbus, Northern (GA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Competitive salary and benefits

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Job summary

FIS is hiring for a mainframe-focused role based in Columbus or Atlanta, GA, with a hybrid schedule (up to 3 days in office). You must be legally authorized to work in the United States and reside locally.

The role requires COBOL, IMS, and DB2 expertise and involves participating in the full SDLC within an Agile Scrum framework. Candidates should have 6+ years of experience in coding and data analysis, with strong collaboration skills and the ability to design and stand up complex software

Qualifications

BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS or related field.
Typically 6+ years of professional coding and development experience.
Cobol, IMS, & DB2 (Required)

Responsibilities

Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle using Agile Scrum.
Design, create, and deliver moderately complex program specifications across projects.
Provide broad knowledge of analysis, modification, and testing of complex code.
Advise leadership on standards to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
Assist with testing, validation and corrective measures for complex code needs.

Skills

Cobol

IMS

DB2

CICS

File Manager

Mainframe

Agile/Scrum

Team collaboration

Problem analysis

Education

BS in Computer Science

BS in Information Technology / MIS

Tools

IBM Rational Tools

Job description

Position is only open to work in the Columbus or Atlanta, GA office. Candidates must currently live locally in the area to be considered. Candidates in Columbus or Atlanta will work a Hybrid work model of up to 3 days in office.

At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (or applicable country) on a full-time basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.

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Summary of This Role

Works throughout the software development life cycle and performs in a utility capacity to create, design, code, debug, maintain, test, implement and validate applications with a broad understanding of a variety of languages and architectures. Analyzes existing applications or formulate logic for new applications, procedures, flowcharting, coding and debugging programs. Maintains and utilizes application and programming documents in the development of code. Recommends changes in development, maintenance and system standards. Creates appropriate deliverables and develops application implementation plans throughout the life cycle in a flexible development environment.

Job Specific Skills Required/Desired:

Cobol, IMS, & DB2 (Required)

Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle utilizing Agile Scrum methodology in the creation of new software products.

Design, create, and deliver moderately complex program specifications for code development and support on multiple projects/issues with a wide understanding of the application / database to better align interactions and technologies.

Provide broad and in-depth knowledge of analysis, modification, and development of complex code/unit testing in order to develop concise application documentation.

Advise leadership on the design, development and enforcement of business / infrastructure application standards to include associated controls, procedures and monitoring to ensure compliance and accuracy of data.

Perform and advise on testing, validation requirements, and corrective measures for complex code deficiencies and provides systemic proposals

Job Specific Skills & Competencies

Mainframe, CICS, DB2, IMS, File Manager
Are able to collaborate openly within a mixed team of developers, analysts and product owners
Have the ability to analyze a problem, organize thoughts and recommend approaches
Are a creative thinker, comfortable pushing the boundaries of standard industry practices
Are a self-starter looking for responsibility and a place you can make an impact
Like to innovate and make things around you better
Are experienced in Agile/Scrum methodology, and the development of associated project artifacts (i.e., user stories, acceptance criteria).

Typical Day in the Life of the Role

Work within an agile scrum team to include a ScrumMaster, Product Owner, business analyst, test analysts, application developers and client counterparts to design and deliver new products or capabilities in an iterative, continuous fashion

Develop detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, screen mock-ups, flow diagrams, etc. outlining the solution to be implemented

Be accountable for assisting in the gathering and verification of non-functional requirements, review of architectures and designs, adherence to standards, and developing and implementing strategies for validating that the target requirements have been adequately addressed

Be an active participant in all agile scrum ceremonies

Be responsible for maintaining project and system documentation

Be a strong advocate for the development team’s priorities and challenge and will push back on scope-creep and negotiate timelines with the product owner

What Part Will You Play?

Develops moderately complex code using both front and/or back end programming languages within multiple platforms as needed in collaboration with business and technology teams for internal and external client software solutions. Designs, creates, and delivers moderately complex program specifications for code development and support on multiple projects/issues with a wide understanding of the application / database to better align interactions and technologies.

Provides broad and in-depth knowledge of analysis, modification, and development of complex code/unit testing in order to develop concise application documentation. Performs and advises on testing, validation requirements, and corrective measures for complex code deficiencies and provides systemic proposals.

Participates in client facing meetings, joint venture discussions, vendor partnership teams to determine solution approaches.

Provides advise to leadership on the design, development and enforcement of business / infrastructure application standards to include associated controls, procedures and monitoring to ensure compliance and accuracy of data. Applies a full understanding and in-depth knowledge of procedures, methodology and application standards to include Payment Card Industry (PCI) security compliance.

Develops, administers and recommends billable hours and resource estimates on complex initiatives, projects, and issues.

Assists with on-the-job training and provides in-depth expertise and advice to software engineers.

What Are We Looking For in This Role?

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business / Management Information Systems or related field

Typically minimum of 6+ years - Professional Experience In Coding, Designing, Developing And Analyzing Data.Typically has an advanced knowledge and use of two or more opposing front / back end languages / technologies from the following but not limited to; two or more modern programming languages used in the enterprise, experience working with various APIs, external Services, experience with both relational and NoSQL Databases

Cobol, IMS, & DB2 (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business / Management Information Systems or related field

6-8+ years professional Experience In Coding, Designing, Developing And Analyzing Data and experience with IBM Rational Tools

TS2 experience is highly preferred

What we offer you:

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