Job#: 3029811 Job Description: Automation EngineerLocation: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)Employment Type: ContractDuration: 18 monthsRole Overview
In this role, you will consult on and contribute to complex software engineering initiatives. This position involves analyzing large-scale technical challenges and supporting a major technology transformation project. You will assist core team members in migrating manual processes to automated solutions to update legacy systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering.
- Review and analyze complex, multi-faceted, or longer-term software engineering challenges.
- Contribute to the resolution of complex situations requiring a solid understanding of function, policies, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analysts, testers, and operations, throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Analyze user and business requirements and translate them into technical design specifications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and production incidents in a timely manner.
- Support technology teams who are updating and adding automated features.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work or consulting experience, training, military experience, or education.
Technical Skills:- Hands-on experience with CA7 scheduler job automation, including independent debugging.
- Extensive hands-on working experience with Hogan mainframe systems, specifically Hogan CIS, Hogan Umbrella, and Hogan Deposits.
- Proficiency in creating JCLs and programming in COBOL.
- Experience with REXX and SORT utilities.
- Knowledge of DB2 and IMS.
- Proficiency with SQL.
Preferred Qualifications
- Information Technology project management experience or skills.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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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.