Mainframe Developer

Job#: 3021601

Job Description:

Role: Mainframe Developer

Location: Hybrid - 4 days/week onsite in SE MI

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking a mainframe developer to support our securitization organization. Employees in this role are responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and products that meet customer needs. This includes participating in the full software development lifecycle-defining architecture, writing code, testing for quality, and deploying solutions. Full-stack engineering responsibilities, including both user interface and server-side development, may also be part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with customers and stakeholders to understand use cases, pain points, and requirements; advocate for user-centric solutions.

Design, develop, and deliver software using a variety of tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies (e.g., Agile), and technologies.

Analyze business and technical requirements to determine optimal technology stacks, integration methods, and deployment strategies.

Create high-level architecture designs outlining overall structure, key components, and system interfaces.

Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as product owners, designers, and architects.

Define and implement testing strategies, standards, and processes aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.

Continuously optimize application performance and incorporate new technologies to increase development efficiency.

Apply modern programming practices such as test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), and continuous delivery (CD).

Implement and support security best practices, including data encryption and anonymization.

Develop intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.

Build and maintain back-end systems, including APIs and microservices using server-side languages.

Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, collaborating with industry partners where applicable.

Required Skills

• Job Control Language (JCL) - Ability to write structured jobs, debug JCL errors, and understand schedule IDs.
• Mainframe Databases (DB2 or equivalent) - Understanding of relational databases; ability to write and debug SQL; knowledge of keys and indexes.
• COBOL - Ability to code and debug COBOL programs of moderate complexity.
• Mainframe Systems - Experience with ISPF, FileManager, CA7, Syncsort, and sFTP.

Preferred Skills

• PostgreSQL - 5+ years working with PostgreSQL, including writing SQL and procedural code.
• Relational Database Design - Experience with table design, normalization, and key-field identification.
• Agile Software Development - 3+ years working with Scrum and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Jira - Strong understanding of Jira boards, user stories, backlog refinement, task breakdown, prioritization, and estimation.

Required Experience

• 6+ years of IT experience
• 4+ years of software development experience
• Practical experience in two programming languages or advanced proficiency in one

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.