Lead Mainframe Developer - Jersey City, NJ - Only Local profiles

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posted 16 hours ago | Updated 16 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 18 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Mainframe

Job Details

Job Title: Lead Mainframe Developer

Location: Jersey City, NJ 5 days Onsite Role, no hybrid

Long Term Project

Note- Only Local Profiles

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the implementation and management of mainframe systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Utilize expertise in mainframe technologies such as Cobol, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ messaging, Stored procedures, DB2 Utilities, JCL, ChangeMan, NDM, and other file transfer mechanisms to maintain and enhance applications.
  • Manage a global team of 12-14 professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure team success and development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate distributed technologies and AI tools into mainframe systems, enhancing functionality and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in mainframe technology and data management.
  • Develop and implement strategies for system optimization, data integrity, and security.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uninterrupted service.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, managing large-scale mainframe applications.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in mainframe technologies and tools, including Cobol, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ messaging, Stored procedures, DB2 Utilities, JCL, Change Man, NDM, and file transfer mechanisms.
  • Proven experience in managing large-scale mainframe implementations and systems.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing global teams.
  • Experience with distributed technologies and AI tools is highly desirable.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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