Overview
Remote
On Site
Compensation information provided in the description
Full Time
Skills
Attention To Detail
Legacy Systems
IBM Mainframe
Quality Assurance
Unit Testing
Debugging
Batch Processing
Core Banking
Data Migration
Cloud Computing
Regulatory Compliance
RACF
Sarbanes-Oxley
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Computer Science
Information Systems
Software Development
Banking
Financial Services
COBOL
JCL
IBM
z/OS
TSO
ISPF
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
FOCUS
Risk Management
Communication
Collaboration
Version Control
Endevor
CICS
IBM DB2
Finance
DevOps
Mainframe
Agile
Scrum
Job Details
Mainframe Software Engineer III
Remote (CST or EST)
12- month contract
Pay Rate: $60.00 to $66.00 per hr.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mainframe Software Engineer III to support a one-year project focused on maintaining and modernizing critical banking applications. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in legacy systems, particularly within the financial services industry, who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Remote (CST or EST)
12- month contract
Pay Rate: $60.00 to $66.00 per hr.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mainframe Software Engineer III to support a one-year project focused on maintaining and modernizing critical banking applications. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in legacy systems, particularly within the financial services industry, who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain applications on IBM mainframe systems using COBOL, JCL, and related technologies.
- Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, and other engineers to translate banking requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and debugging to ensure accuracy and compliance with banking standards.
- Maintain and optimize batch processing that support core banking operations.
- Contribute to modernization initiatives, including data migration to the cloud.
- Ensure adherence to banking security protocols and regulatory compliance (e.g., RACF, SOX, GLBA).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in mainframe software development, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
- Proficiency in COBOL and JCL.
- Hands-on experience with IBM z/OS and TSO/ISPF.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and risk mitigation.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with version control tools such as ISPW or Endevor.
- Familiarity with CICS and DB2 in a financial transaction environment.
- Exposure to DevOps practices and tools in a mainframe context.
- Working knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.
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