Mainframe Developer

Mainframe Developer

Large Banking / Financial Client seeking a Mainframe Developer w / Pep+

5 days per week on site in Cincinnati, OH.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate : $60 - $70 / hr. w2

Responsibilities

Responsible for designing, developing, testing, configuration, contingency planning and technical support of mainframe technology. Manages products lifecycle to assure operational availability; gathers data and analyzes capacity and performance. Fulfill engineering responsibilities in the area of mainframe languages, software change management solutions, development and productivity tools.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as mainframe Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Participates in infrastructure planning, providing insight into the future of their area(s) of technology.
• Maintains thorough understanding of current and future infrastructure.
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining, documenting, and publishing the mainframe language and development tools directions and technology roadmaps as well as coordinating cross-departmental projects that involve mainframe application migrations.
• Demonstrates broad technical knowledge of multiple technologies, or an in-depth knowledge of one technology including its impact on other technologies.
• Maintains an industry awareness of new developments in their area of expertise; learns and applies new and emerging concepts very quickly.
• Forms productive networks with internal and external customers, the vendor community and peers in the industry.
• Ensures proper documentation of complex technical systems to facilitate effective handover to operations.
• Leads implementation efforts analyzes vendor proposals, evaluates build versus buy, formulates the complete project plan, establishes the critical path, coordinates vendors, builds and conducts tests, and tracks project progress.

Experience Requirements

MUST HAVE SKILLS

Education Requirements

Technical Degree or related work experience.

Requires knowledge and experience in multiple disciplines within the mainframe domain as well as strong application design and development skills.

Expert knowledge of the Mainframe Operating System and Hardware.