Hiring: Mainframe Developer (Tier III Support & Enhancements)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract – W2
Industry: Financial Services / Core Banking
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Mainframe Developer to join our High Availability Scrum team. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting enterprise-level production environments, delivering Tier III technical support, and driving complex application enhancements.
If you excel at root-cause analysis, complex debugging, and working with mission-critical systems in a fast-paced Agile environment, we would love to connect with you!
Key Responsibilities
Application Delivery & Enhancements: Support production environments, application enhancements, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation activities across core mainframe applications.
Tier III Support: Perform in-depth troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex issues. Implement required code, configuration, or application fixes to maintain system stability.
Agile & Scrum Collaboration: Actively participate in High Availability Scrum deliverables, daily stand-ups, and sprint ceremonies.
Best Practices & Standards: Adhere to robust coding standards, communicate roadblocks and progress effectively, and meet high-quality benchmarks and project timelines.
Requirements
Must-Haves (Required):
Proven background in Mainframe Development.
Strong hands-on programming experience with COBOL and Assembler.
Proficiency in CICS.
Demonstrated experience providing Tier III production support, application maintenance, and resolving complex mainframe incidents.
Experience working within an Agile/Scrum framework and participating in daily ceremonies.
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred):
Experience with FIS Systematics and/or Connex.
Hands-on knowledge of JCL and DB2.
Prior domain experience in Core Banking or Financial Services environments.