Senior Mainframe Programmer Analyst

Conduent; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 96,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Remote work option

Job summary

Conduent is seeking a Mainframe Programmer Analyst to develop, enhance, debug, and maintain Cobol-based retail lending, leasing, and collections applications in the banking sector. You will participate in batch and online COBOL programs, contributing to architecture alignment and integration with delivery teams.

The role requires 5+ years of COBOL development on mainframe systems and strong experience with JCL, TSO/ISPF, VSAM, EZTRIEVE, CICS, and MQ.

Qualifications

• 5+ years COBOL application development on mainframe based financial software applications.
• 5+ years' experience with COBOL JCL TSO ISPF VSAM EZTRIEVE CICS IBM-MQ
• 5+ years' experience with IBM or CA Suite of Development Products and Tools
• Experience supporting B2B communications and protocols including FTP, SFTP, FTPS
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide domain expertise and advanced knowledge of applications development and programming while ensuring application design adheres to the overall architectural blueprint
• Partner with multiple delivery teams to ensure appropriate integration of application enhancements and process improvements to meet client needs
• Provide in-depth analysis with critical thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions to problems
• Develop comprehensive knowledge on the integration of systems, architecture, and infrastructure to accomplish business goals
• Appropriately assess risk when decisions are made, demonstrating particular attention to risk, compliance, and applicable company policies and procedures
• Acts as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience
• Write and maintain documentation for mainframe applications and processes

Skills

Cobol development

Mainframe tooling

Batch and online processing

Financial software domain knowledge

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

COBOL

JCL

TSO/ISPF

VSAM

EZTRIEVE

CICS

IBM-MQ

IBM CA Suite

Job description

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

Job Description

Summary:

As a mainframe programmer analyst, you will be responsible for application development, enhancement, debugging, support and maintenance of mainframe Cobol based retail lending, leasing and collections applications in the banking and finance sector. Programmer Analyst will participate in the design, development and installation of complex batch and online COBOL programs and components. Experience with financial applications such as retail lending, collections or leasing applications or similar lending products is preferred.

Responsibilities:

Provide domain expertise and advanced knowledge of applications development and programming while ensuring application design adheres to the overall architectural blueprint

Partner with multiple delivery teams to ensure appropriate integration of application enhancements and process improvements to meet client needs

Provide in-depth analysis with critical thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions to problems

Develop comprehensive knowledge on the integration of systems, architecture, and infrastructure to accomplish business goals

Appropriately assess risk when decisions are made, demonstrating particular attention to risk, compliance, and applicable company policies and procedures

Acts as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience

Write and maintain documentation for mainframe applications and processes

Basic Qualifications for Consideration:

5+ years Cobol application development experience including systems analysis, design and programming on mainframe based financial software applications

5+ years' experience with COBOL JCL TSO ISPF VSAM EZTRIEVE CICS IBM-MQ

5+ years' experience with IBM or CA Suite of Development Products and Tools

5+ years' experience providing support for Application Development, Infrastructure, IT Operations and Production Support using the above listed tools/programs

Experience in managing and implementing successful projects from design to implementation

Experience supporting B2B communications and protocols including FTP, SFTP, FTPS

Preferred Qualifications for Consideration:

Experience supporting B2B communications and protocols including FTP, SFTP, FTPS

Experience developing web services in a mainframe environment is highly desirable

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Flexible Working

At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

In this role, you can expect the following working conditions:

Remote work: Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday.

Working For You

Perks and rewards designed for you:

Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.

Great Work Environment: We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts.

Join Us

At Conduent, we are one team, one mission. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our associates. We strive to create a culture where you can:

Bring your authentic self to work

Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally

Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support

When you join Conduent, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s and your own. With more than 60,000 associates across 24 countries, we will provide you the opportunity to grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you to be the best!

Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $96,250 - $125,000.

About the Team

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

• Job Category Application Development & Support
• Locations Default Remote, Remote, TX, 00000, US (Remote)