Mainframe Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Mainframe Developer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY.

The ideal candidate will develop quality software across banking product domains and is proficient with various Mainframe development tools and techniques. The individual should be experienced with COBOL/JCL, DB2 including modelling and performance tuning, possess good problem-solving skills, and take ownership of items independently while tracking to closure. The candidate will liaise with global teams to understand requirements, develop high quality code, and deliver projects. The position requires attention to detail, coupled with ownership, to ensure the delivery of high-quality applications.

Responsibilities:

• Create high quality code while adhering to development best practices.
• Ensure developed code is in alignment with system architecture and integration design standards.
• Actively contribute and participate in design and architecture discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile Sprint planning sessions.
• Extensively work as part of a global multi-discipline team (BA, DEV, QA, and Infrastructure) and ensure application stability and availability.

Required Skills:

• 5-7 years of hands-on development experience and technical expertise in delivering solutions using with COBOL, JCL.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience with DB2, including modelling and performance tuning.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in continuous delivery of major transactional production systems; scalability, reliability, etc.
• 3+ Years hands-on experience working within an Agile framework using Agile software/tools (e.g., JIRA, etc.).
• Minimum BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of both the Waterfall and Agile SDLC.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience with optimization of mainframe processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to take ownership of the tasks assigned and work independently.
• Willingness to learn and grow.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience working in the Financial Services Industry.
• Knowledge of CICS, REXX, MQ, CICS webservice will be of added advantage.
• Working knowledge of distributed programming languages.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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