Senior Mainframe Developer

Citigroup Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services corporation in Jacksonville is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer to lead application systems analysis and programming activities. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in IBM mainframe development, including developing batch and online Cobol programs. Extensive knowledge in system analysis and experience with AI tools like Devin AI is essential. This role offers an excellent opportunity to integrate with multiple teams and enhance business processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IBM mainframe development.
• Experience with developing batch and online programs in Cobol.
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams for system enhancements.
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of processes.
• Provide expertise and ensure adherence to architecture.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, implementation.
• Coach mid-level developers and allocate work.

Skills

IBM mainframe development

Cobol programming

AI tools (Devin AI, CoPilot)

Project management

Leadership

System analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Fileaid

Rexx

JCL

CICS

Changeman

Github

Expediter

TSO/ISPF

VSAM

DB2

Job description

The Senior Mainframe Developer is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5 + years in IBM mainframe development.
• Need experience with developing batch and online programs in Cobol.
• Experience with IBM utilities and other mainframe tools and data structures such as Fileaid, Rexx, JCL, CICS, Changeman, Github, Expediter, TSO/ISPF, VSAM, DB2
• 2+ years experience using AI tools such as Devin AI and CoPilot.
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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