Mainframe Developer

Job#: 3026480

Job Description:

Ford

Hybrid On-Site Dearborn, MI

12+ Month Contract

$60-75/HR

Position Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting (VI&D) Application, requiring 10+ years of solid technology experience with demonstrated technical leadership capability.

Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting is a mission-critical, legacy Mainframe application-approximately 60+ years old-supporting both online and batch processing. The application stack includes COBOL, JCL, DB2, Endeavor, Advanced File Handling, and Online/Batch Programs.

The ideal candidate must be highly proficient in quickly tracing and debugging complex COBOL code using advanced debugging tools. You must be able to rapidly determine root cause and demonstrate a superior ability to develop and implement the most viable mitigation strategy. This is a fast-paced environment where accuracy is critical-the company relies on this team to get it right the first time.

Success in this role requires the ability to effectively multitask, balancing production support issues while simultaneously planning and delivering small enhancement deployments. The candidate must be highly organized, capable of managing stress, and able to consistently deliver assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Enhancement and New Development Projects, including:
  • Research and analysis
  • Functional and technical specifications
  • Formal testing
  • Deployment
• Provide Operations Support, including triage and issue resolution
• Quickly assimilate into an existing global team
• Maintain accurate system documentation and adhere to Ford coding standards, controls, and security policies
• Actively participate in technical discussions within the application team and with interfacing application teams
• Demonstrate strong ability to navigate new, complex, and challenging technical situations, including exposure to SAP/S4 or similar technologies, with creative and effective solutions
• Bridge legacy Mainframe systems with new and leading-edge technologies (SAP/S4 or similar)
• Quickly build strong working relationships with colleagues, including Software Engineers and Product Owners
• Demonstrate the ability to develop technical solutions, lead, and guide small teams through complex technical challenges (solid technical leadership skills)

Nice-to-Have Capabilities

• Exposure to advanced technologies such as SAP, Java, etc., with a strong ability to bridge advanced technologies with complex legacy interfaces in a fast-paced, Agile environment

Note: VI&D is currently on a decommission glidepath (2 years or less). However, candidates with strong expertise in both COBOL and advanced technologies may have the opportunity to transition with the application as it pivots to SAP.

Skills Required

CA-7, API, Acceptance Testing, Access Controls, Agile Software Development, Analytical Skills, Application Development, Application Design, Application Solutions, Application Support, Application Testing, Batch Processing, COBOL, Coding, Complex Deployment Planning, Computer Security, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Governance, Database (DB2/UDB), IBM DB2, IT Management Methodology, IT Support, JSON, Mainframe DB, Mainframe Systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Windows, User Stories, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), z/OS, Production Release

Experience Required

• Senior Software Engineer experience maintaining complex legacy code
• 10+ years of IT experience
• 10+ years of COBOL development experience

Experience Preferred

• Experience with Agile methodology and Jira

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information

• Hybrid position: 4 days per week onsite
• Desired attributes:
  • Empowered, friendly, and technically competent
  • Responsible, analytical, and team-oriented
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Logical and critical thinker
  • Independent and empowered
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Highly process- and detail-oriented
  • Self-starter / go-getter
  • Highly organized
  • Motivated to "win" and achieve success for VI&D and Ford Motor Company

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