Sr. Applicaion Engineer (Mainframe)

Sr. Application Engineer (Mainframe) - Contract - Remote - $70.00 - $78.65/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Sr. Application Engineer (Mainframe) in for a remote opportunity.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Design, develop, and optimize software applications that bridge technical teams and end-users, addressing business needs through innovative solutions and enhancing member or internal user experiences. Leverage the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment on an Agile Release Train, to ensure efficient system improvements. Work under minimal supervision and use complete understanding of business needs and objectives to support projects that have impact on the achievement of operational goals. Advanced skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques.

Research and analysis of the existing CACS application and the known, documented interfaces
Identification of required changes needed for integration with downstream applications
Architecture and design documentation for the proposed processing
Engineering the technical solution, migration to the Integration environment for quality testing, and resolution of identified bugs
Debt Sale execution and validation with the possibility for some engineering work.
Design, develop, and optimize high-quality software applications using various, advanced programming languages and frameworks that meet business requirements
Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and team members to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications, propose innovative solutions, and ensure timely task completion
Write advanced, clean, scalable, and maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices and organizational coding standards
Implement data structures and algorithms efficiently, optimizing code for performance, scalability, and user experience
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve advanced application functionality, performance, and bugs, ensuring quality and system improvements
Conduct advanced and team code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and learn from colleagues' expertise to maintain a high-quality codebase
Lead small projects and initiatives, while building strong working relationships with stakeholders, team members and subject matter experts, driving collective success and continuous improvement
Contribute to generating and adhering to application and software development engineering policies, standards, and procedures
Continuously learn from individual and team experiences, fostering growth and improvement through collaboration and continuous feedback

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
10+ years of experience in application or software development engineering
Prefer knowledge and understanding of Collections business processes
Advanced proficiency in software development principles, the SAFe/Agile methodology, and version control systems
Expertise in mainframe programming languages and development tools such as JCL, COBOL, DB2 and IBM mainframe utilities (Syncsort, DFSort, ICETOOL) on z/OS. leverages Changeman ZMF for change management and ESP for job scheduling
Deep understanding of database structures, web technologies, and technical applications, capable of designing and implementing scalable solutions
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to address complex technical issues efficiently
Advanced written and verbal communication skills for articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience in software testing, quality assurance, and optimizing code for performance, scalability, and maintainability
Advanced knowledge of customer support tools, ticketing systems, and knowledge base platforms for effective resolution of technical issues
Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and applying them for optimal application performance and scalability
Ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and contribute to the development of engineering policies, standards, and procedures
10+ years of IBM Mainframe development experience
Strong COBOL development experience
Expert-level JCL (Job Control Language)
DB2 database experience
IBM z/OS environment experience
Mainframe batch processing and support
Experience analyzing and modifying legacy interfaces
Integration and data migration experience
Architecture/design documentation experience
Agile/SAFe methodology experience

Benefits/Other Compensation

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.

Why Hays?

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