Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: $69.00 USD Hourly - $74.00 USD Hourly
Description: Senior / Lead Software Engineer - Mainframe (Hogan, COBOL, Automation)Location:Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
- Primary: Columbus, OH
- Secondary: Minneapolis, MN; Charlotte, NC
Job TypeContract / Contingent Assignment
Experience Level- Senior Software Engineer: 5+ years of relevant experience
- Lead Software Engineer: Prior formal lead title not required; must have demonstrated mentorship or technical guidance experience
OverviewWe are seeking a
Senior or Lead Software Engineer with strong
mainframe and Hogan experience to support a large-scale legacy modernization and automation initiative. This role will focus on
batch processing automation, Hogan application development, and production support within an enterprise mainframe environment.
The engineer will partner closely with cross-functional teams to migrate manual processes to automated solutions and contribute to the modernization of critical banking systems.
Key Responsibilities- Analyze user and business requirements and translate them into technical design specifications
- Design, develop, test, and debug mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and SQL
- Build, maintain, and automate batch workflows using enterprise schedulers (e.g., CA7)
- Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents and technical issues independently
- Provide production support, job monitoring, and batch failure resolution
- Collaborate with analysts, testers, operations, and other engineering teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Identify repetitive or manual operational processes and implement automation solutions that deliver measurable ROI
- Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact, contributing to large-scale planning and system improvements
- Strategically collaborate with client and internal stakeholders on technical solutions
Required Qualifications- 5+ years of Software Engineering experience (or equivalent combination of work experience, consulting, training, military experience, or education)
- Hands-on experience with IBM z/OS mainframe environments
- Strong proficiency in:
- Experience with:
- Batch processing, job scheduling, and automation
- Production support, troubleshooting, and incident resolution
- CA7 or similar mainframe schedulers
- Database and file system experience:
- Experience with mainframe utilities and tools (e.g., TSO/ISPF, SDSF, Endevor, File-AID, Abend-Aid)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within an enterprise-scale team
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications- Hands-on experience with Hogan Applications, including:
- Hogan CIS (Customer Information System)
- Hogan Umbrella
- Hogan Deposits
- IDS (Integrated Delivery System)
- RPM (Relationship Pricing Module)
- Experience with:
- REXX
- SORT utilities
- Easytrieve
- Automation-first mindset with demonstrated success automating batch or operational workflows
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or guiding peers
- IT Project Management exposure or skills
Project DetailsThis role supports a major transformation effort focused on modernizing legacy systems through automation. The engineer will supplement core technology teams by converting manual operational and batch processes into automated solutions, improving stability, efficiency, and scalability across critical systems.
Equal OpportunityWe are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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