Mainframe Developer

Mainframe Developer

Job Location : McLean VA (5 Days Onsite)

Job Type: Full Time / permanent role

Job Description:
Essential skills:

A minimum of 6+ years of experience engineering exciting solutions
6+ years of experience in developing applications using mainframe technologies
Hands-on experience on mainframe technologies such as:
COBOL, DB2, SAS, JCL, IMS, CICS, REXX, VSAM, z/OS, TSO, ISPF, SYNCSORT, Mainframe utilities, Jobtrac- job scheduler, ISPW- change management tool
Relational databases (Sybase, DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
Good communication skills. The incumbent will be responsible for interfacing and influencing with the business lines as well as others across IT.
Willing to work in production support activities on rotation basis
Experienced in training junior staff and leading initiatives (Application Development and Production Support)
Mortgage industry experience
Experience in Mainframe integration with APIs, IT modernization efforts a plus
Encouraging a Continuous Exploration process and likes to take on challenges with calculated risk.
Passion for driving value to customers and excitement for modern delivery (CI/CD) process.
Ability to work quickly on delivery and able to apply risk-based approach to prioritize work
Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies, and identify process improvements and efficiencies opportunities
Good interpersonal, relationship building and team working skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various teams, both business and technical, to achieve goals.
Motivated to learn new technologies and identify process improvements and efficiencies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Takes accountability, sets expectations, and delivers high quality technical solutions within agreed upon level of effort.