Mainframe Programmer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Mainframe Programmer in Jersey City, NJ.

Key Tasks:
* Performing as a software engineer within an Agile team, including requirements gathering, development, and end-to-end testing
* Defining, developing, and leading interactive team to implement application level architecture, giving due consideration to application scalability and extensibility, and conformance to established standards
* Providing on-site and on-call support as needed and acting as a subject matter expert as part of a cross-functional crisis management team
* Developing applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division
* Recommending development testing tools and methodologies and reviewing and validating test plans
* Resolving technical roadblocks involving multiple technologies and making recommendations and improvements to avoid them in the future
* Collaborating with multiple layers of management to share approaches, develop solutions, and improve capabilities throughout the organization
* Leading collaborative sessions and ceremonies with stakeholders and providing guidance and feedback to team members
* Being responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables
* Planning and conducting system testing
* Developing comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems
* Establishing full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms
* Being responsible for meeting project goals on-time and on-budget
* Advising on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects
* Planning and coordinating project schedules and assignments for multiple projects
* Acting as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues
* Providing technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives

REQUIREMENTS:
* Demonstrated expertise in defining, developing, and leading an interactive team to implement scalable application solutions
* Demonstrated expertise in mainframe application development, automation, and support, utilizing COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, MQ-Series, and SQL
* Demonstrated expertise in mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning, including ways to reduce I/Os, CPU Time, MSUs, and MIPs, using Strobe, iStrobe, and Platinum Detector
* Demonstrated expertise in mainframe application development including: file format and comparison using File-AID; version management using Endeavor; Debugging and unit testing using Intertest and Abend-AID; and job scheduling using Control-M

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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