Job#: 3018031 Job Description: Job Title: Platform Engineer
Job Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)
Pay Range: $56-$65 per hour
Contract Length: 8 Months (Contract)
Job DescriptionOverviewAn experienced Platform Engineer is needed to support and enhance enterprise-scale financial systems. This role requires strong expertise in mainframe technologies, proficiency with legacy programming languages such as COBOL or Assembler, and hands-on experience with system conversion initiatives. The ideal candidate excels at translating business needs into technical solutions, demonstrates exceptional analytical capabilities, and maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities- Analyze, document, and validate business requirements related to financial systems and operational processes.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define functional specifications aligned with organizational objectives.
- Support and maintain mainframe-based applications, with a preference for experience in COBOL or Assembler.
- Lead or contribute to system conversion and migration efforts, ensuring data accuracy and operational continuity.
- Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications for development and engineering teams.
- Conduct gap analyses and propose enhancements to improve system efficiency and performance.
- Perform thorough testing, validation, and quality assurance on system changes and enhancements.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation covering requirements, workflows, and process designs.
- Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams to facilitate effective communication and alignment.
Required Skills & Qualifications- Strong understanding of financial or banking domain concepts, including core products such as deposits, loans, and payments.
- Hands-on experience with mainframe environments; proficiency in COBOL or Assembler is preferred.
- Demonstrated success in system conversions, migrations, or modernization initiatives.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and interpret system architecture.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
- Familiarity with SDLC methodologies, Agile practices, and software testing principles.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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