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Mainframe Engineer

Hybrid in Jersey City, NJ, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

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Hybrid

$55 - $55/hr

Velocity Tech Inc

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Skills

COBOL
IBM DB2
Oracle
PL/SQL
Brokerage
API

Summary

Must Have Skills:
-COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL
- Oracle and SQL
- AWS
- REST APIs
- Jira
- Domain: Brokerage, Corporate Actions, Trade Settlement

Role Summary

This role focuses on the ongoing maintenance and support of core mainframe applications. You will be responsible for managing complex legacy logic, researching system behaviors, and ensuring the stability of brokerage platforms. While the primary focus is on mainframe technologies, a foundational understanding of cloud environments is required to support long-term modernization efforts. You are expected to independently review designs, ask critical questions, and challenge technical approaches to ensure optimal system performance.

Core Responsibilities

Application Maintenance: Maintain and optimize existing mainframe applications, focusing on COBOL, CICS (online and batch), and JCL environments.
Logic & Event Analysis: Research and review existing mainframe logic to determine how events behave and document findings for technical stakeholders.
Database Management: Manage data and execute complex queries using DB2 and SQL.
Independent Research: Independently analyze system behaviors and conduct thorough design reviews to identify potential improvements or risks.
Collaborative Development: Partner closely with developers to refine technical stories and requirements within an Agile environment. Ability to understand API driven cloud applications and collaborate with modernization teams.
Debugging & Troubleshooting: Perform end-to-end analysis and debugging of production issues, including the ability to look deeply into system logs.
AI Integration: Use Copilot and other AI-assisted tools to facilitate code research, analysis, and maintenance tasks.

Top Required Skills

Mainframe Tech Stack: Deep expertise in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
Domain Knowledge: Professional experience in the BFSI sector, specifically within Brokerage, corporate actions, Trade Settlement, or loan origination.
Data & SQL: Strong understanding of DB2; knowledge of Oracle, SQL or other distributed databases is highly preferred.
Cloud & Modernization Basics: Foundational knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and distributed systems to assist with potential modernization transitions.
Agile Tools: Proficiency in Jira for task tracking and project management.
Distributed Architecture: Understanding of REST APIs and the basic functionality of distributed web applications.

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Dice Id: 91143351
Position Id: 8949704
Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About Velocity Tech Inc

At Velocity Tech Inc, we understand that businesses today need to be agile and adaptive to stay ahead of the competition. That's why we offer comprehensive staffing solutions, including permanent employees, contract resources, and temp-to-hire employees. We have a team of expert recruiters who are dedicated to finding the best IT professionals in the industry and providing them to our clients.

Our Mission

Our mission is to serve the individual needs of our clients by delivering innovative solutions, reliable service, personalized attention, and flexibility. We take the time to understand our clients' unique business requirements and provide customized solutions that help them achieve their goals. We are committed to building long-lasting relationships with our clients by providing exceptional customer service and exceeding their expectations. We are passionate about technology and constantly strive to stay ahead of the curve. We are dedicated to producing cutting-edge technology and delivering high-quality services. We have a team of skilled and experienced software engineers who use the latest technologies and industry best practices to develop custom software solutions that are tailored to our clients' needs.

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