Specialist - Software Engineering

LTM; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Plan covering Medical, Dental, Vision

Short Term and Long‐Term Disability Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company match

Life Insurance

Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays

Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

Job summary

A major IT solutions company is seeking a skilled Specialist in Bloomington, Illinois with 5–7 years of experience in mainframe technologies, CICS, and COBOL. The successful candidate will lead development and support activities, mentor team members, and ensure high system availability. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid leave, and various disability coverages. Join us in optimizing crucial mainframe applications and enhancing system performance.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in mainframe technologies including CICS, Enterprise COBOL, and JCL.
• Ability to utilize GitHub CoPilot and apply prompt engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and support activities for mainframe applications leveraging CICS, Enterprise COBOL and JCL.
• Analyze and resolve production incidents and service requests promptly.
• Perform unit integration and user acceptance testing.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Monitor batch job executions and drive root cause analysis.

Skills

Mainframe technologies experience

CICS

Enterprise COBOL

JCL

GitHub CoPilot

Prompt engineering

Job description

• Seeking a Specialist with 5 to 7 years of experience in Mainframe technologies including CICS Prompt Engineering, JCL, GitHub CoPilot and Enterprise COBOL to develop support and optimize mainframe applications.

Job Description

• Design, develop and maintain enterprise level mainframe applications using CICS and Enterprise COBOL.
• Implement and optimize batch jobs and online transaction processing programs using JCL.
• Utilize GitHub CoPilot to enhance code quality and accelerate development.
• Apply prompt engineering techniques to improve system interactions and automation.
• Perform impact analysis and code reviews to ensure application robustness and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including QA, business analysts and infrastructure for smooth application delivery.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as job flow diagrams and system specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production and non‑production environments to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and operational efficiency.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead development and support activities for mainframe applications leveraging CICS, Enterprise COBOL and JCL.
• Analyze and resolve production incidents and service requests promptly to ensure high system availability.
• Perform unit integration and user acceptance testing to validate application functionality.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance to ensure quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Monitor batch job executions and system health proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues.
• Drive root cause analysis for recurring problems and implement permanent fixes.
• Support audit and compliance activities by maintaining UpToDate documentation and processes.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive Medical Plan covering Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short Term and Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company match
• Life Insurance
• Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

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Disclaimer

The compensation and benefits information provided herein is accurate as of the date of this posting.

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