Legacy Systems Developer

We are seeking a Legacy Mainframe Systems Developer role in Austin, TX, for a long-term contract.

Hybrid in Texas

Services Overview. The Candidate selected and provided by the Successful Respondent under a contract resulting from this solicitation will be part of the Fiscal Management Statewide Fiscal Oversight team. The primary scope of work involves highly advanced software development and maintenance support for legacy mainframe applications, including USAS, TINS, SPA, HRIS, SPRS, and related systems. The Candidate may also be consulted in connection with the Client''s project when legacy mainframe expertise is relevant, including, but not limited to, interface and data integration questions. The selected Vendor’s Candidate must be adaptable and able to learn and integrate new systems and platforms as needed.
Position Requirements. The Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Performing highly advanced software development work in support of the project and all ancillary systems, which includes legacy mainframe applications (e.g., USAS, SPA, etc.). The Candidate must be able to perform the following, as applicable:
·code requested changes in accordance with standards, guidelines, and design documents provided.
·coordinate the testing, debugging, and preparing test data, and interact with technical and non- technical staff in the coordination of changes.
·deliver tested, production-ready software solutions that meet strict availability requirements in a large-scale enterprise environment.
Performing advanced software analysis/programming tasks such as:
·Participating in all phases of SDLC, including design, software development, and code review.
·Performing extensive code reviews and analysis.
·Writing reports on code analysis to determine if industry standards and best practices are being followed; provide analysis to address found shortcomings.
·Providing guidance and knowledge sharing to existing development staff.
Providing support to an on-call programmer, as required.
 Providing consultation on project matters as needed, including but not limited to legacy system interface questions (e.g., SPRS interfaces), legacy data integration issues, and other areas where the Candidate’s expertise in mainframe applications and statewide financial systems is relevant to the project.

Required Skills:
7 years of experience making code changes in accordance with standards, guidelines, and design documents provided.
7 years of Professional experience in software development, building production software systems
7 years of Experience with IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS
Experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS
Experience with MVS/JCL
Experience with data integration and data quality
Experience with Software AG''s NATURAL
Experience coordinating the testing, debugging and preparing of test data and interacting with technical and non-technical staff in the coordination of changes
Experience with highly complex application security requirements
Experience with any of the Texas CPA Statewide Financial Systems: USAS, SPA, TINS, HRIS, SPRS

Preferred Skills:
Experience of Texas Statewide systems
Experience with CICS Web Services
Experience with CONTROL-M for z/OS
Experience with Computer Associates'' product Endevor for COBOL
Public sector experience (Federal, State or Local Government)
Proficient with the Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, TEAMS, Microsoft Project, Word, Visio, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience designing and implementing secure RESTful web services
Experience with:code reviews and in-depth code analysis • completing system documentation
Experience with Jira
Experience with Confluence
Experience designing and building Microservices
 
What We Offer
Work on a highly innovative team with cutting-edge technology
Great opportunity to make a big impact and take ownership of technology initiatives
Altruistic work
Competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short-term disability insurance, and more!

Luna Data Solutions, Inc. (LDS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment. LDS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status.