Job Description

Role: Mainframe Developer

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Description:

• At Client, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company's growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for Client and for the people who work here.
• Client currently seeks a "Mainframe Developer" to join our team in "Dallas, TX". (Hybrid - Onsite 2-3 days/week)

Mainframe Developer (zOS)

Primary skills are: 1) Assembler code 2) zOS development

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and other I.T. personnel in analyzing system requests, developing specifications for new system development projects or for maintenance to existing mainframe-based applications.
• Adhere to System Development Life Cycle standards, including preparation of project-related documents as requested by the Project Manager.
• Make design changes to programs, either alone or in concert with other programmers.
• Prepare unit and integration test plans for program changes, and in cooperation with clients and other I.T. personnel, perform the testing.
• Conduct thorough problem analysis in regard to technical system and application programs; documents findings and proposes problem resolution alternatives.
• Some on-call responsibilities to support production as needed.
• Serve as a Project Lead for smaller or less complex projects
• Serve as a mentor for less experienced programmer/analysts as needed.
• Serve as a 'go-to' resource for complex questions.

Required Skills:

• 8+ years experience performing system development and support for mainframe-based applications.
• Proven experience in meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to work with clients in developing system solutions to business needs
• Mastery of mainframe development tools: COBOL, Easytrieve, CICS, VSAM, VSE/DOS. Some Assembler knowledge also a plus.
• Master of VSE tools such as: SyncSort, IDCAMS, CECI, CEDF, FTP, or any other third party toolset.
• Client/Server technology skills a plus. Working with .TXT, .XLS files and SQL is also a plus, but not required.
• Working knowledge of methodologies Waterfall, Agile

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