Senior Software Engineer ? Mainframe Production Support

Overview

Remote
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6+ mo(s)

Skills

MAINFRAME
JCL
COBOL
CICS
DB2
CA7
JOB SCHEDULING
NDM
FTP
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
NIGHT SHIFT

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Mainframe Production Support

Location: Reston, VA (Overnight)
Shift: Overnight (Night Shift)
Employment Type: Contract to hire

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer for an overnight operations role. This position involves the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, debugging, deployment, and support of complex enterprise-level systems. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge, strong problem-solving abilities, and hands-on experience with both front-end and back-end technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain highly complex software applications.
  • Conduct technical design and code reviews ensuring adherence to standards.
  • Support and enhance existing systems with high reliability and performance.
  • Work directly with internal and external stakeholders to define system requirements.
  • Perform automated unit, integration, and system testing.
  • Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and provide critical production support during overnight operations.
  • Drive improvements in CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend new tools and practices.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
    (In lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience is required)

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years in software development and architecture.
  • Experience with SDLC, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.

Technical Skills:

  • Strong programming skills in languages such as JavaScript, C, Python.
  • Expertise in front-end and back-end integration frameworks.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and database technologies (SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
  • Proficiency in CI/CD tools and automation testing frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of software quality assurance, TDD/BDD, and code promotion best practices.

Abilities/Skills
* Thorough knowledge of CA7, CICS, DB2 BASICS, DFHSM, FTP, HMC, ISPF, JCL, JES2, NDM, NET MON, OPS MVS, SAR, TMON, TIVOLI, TPX, AFP, TSO, Visio, MVS Utilities, CLIST and REXX.
* Base UNIX and Windows commands and structure.
* Knowledge of DB2 commands, functions, control tables and DB2 subsystems, DB2 Stored Procedures and some understanding of data sharing.
* Strong CA7 skills to create and alter new and existing jobs and job schedules.

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