Job#: 3018008 Job Description: Job Title: Mainframe Developer
Job Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)
Pay Range: $60/HR-$70/HR
Contract Length: 8 Months
OverviewThe Mainframe Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing mainframe-based applications. This role supports the full software development life cycle and ensures the reliability, performance, and security of mainframe systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities- Analyze user needs and software requirements to assess design feasibility within time and cost constraints
- Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications
- Modify and debug existing software to improve performance and functionality
- Ensure seamless integration of software with existing systems, hardware, and utilities
- Develop and execute unit test plans to validate compliance with specified requirements
- Provide technical support by addressing inquiries related to software errors, issues, or functionality
- Recommend enhancements and upgrades to existing software systems
- Create and maintain technical documentation for system design, programming, and testing
- Implement disaster recovery plans and support mainframe system security
- Collaborate with other software professionals to resolve technical issues
Responsibilities- Execute all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Develop, code, test, and debug mainframe software
- Write clean, efficient, and testable COBOL code
- Produce technical specifications and assess operational feasibility
- Integrate software components into fully functional systems
- Develop verification plans and quality assurance procedures
- Document and maintain software functionality
- Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing mainframe systems
- Adhere to project plans, timelines, and industry standards
- Ensure software remains current with required updates and features
Qualifications- Demonstrated experience as a Mainframe Software Engineer or in a similar role
- Experience designing and developing mainframe applications
- Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, and other mainframe technologies
- Strong knowledge of mainframe databases, SQL, and DB2
- Experience with test-driven development practices
- Familiarity with mainframe software engineering tools
- Ability to document requirements and technical specifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
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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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