OverviewBRMi is seeking a Mainframe Systems Engineer (COBOL) to lead, design, develop, implement and maintain current and new IT solutions as well as implement changes and enhancements to existing solutions that align with business initiatives and corporate strategies.Can be 100% remote in TX, NJ, NC, WV, AL, VA, MD, MO, DC, GA, or FLWORK DAYS: Monday-Friday (Flex time available)WORK HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Employee may be required to work outside normal working hours to provide technical support during product implementation efforts.Responsibilities
Capable of designing, coding, debugging and maintaining complex application programs utilizing the IBM Mainframe Assembly language.
Identifies, analyzes, designs, develops and maintains cost-effective information technology solutions that align with business initiatives and corporate strategies.
Analyzes, defines, and documents requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating systems environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external controls and output.
Provides subject matter expertise and mentorship in developing system software code using commonly known best practices. Willing to adhere to standards and policies regarding software development.
Identifies and resolves conflicts between proposed solutions and existing systems to ensure compatibility.
Responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of all systems.
Responsible for ensuring the maximum performance and availability of designed system solutions.
Oversees and leads the preparation, execution and documentation of development tests and evaluations.
Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all project documentation in accordance with the Systems Development Life-Cycle (SDLC) phases. Mentors team members in developing these artifacts.
Ensures all revisions and refinements of software account for all changes in functional system requirements and equipment configurations that may occur during the product life-cycle.
Responsible for and leads the implementation of systems/applications into test and production environments. Prepares implementation plans and change requests required for system migration.
Oversees and leads team of peers and junior level software engineers through the software development life-cycle.
Leads the effort to provide technical support to customers during software warranty period.
Responsible for consistent, concise, relevant, reliable and timely information to all appropriate internal and external stakeholders through a variety of communication channels.
Oversees and ensures the training of peers and junior level engineers in new or modified systems/applications.
May be tasked with the Technical Leader role of a project with the responsibility of full software life-cycle development from requirements analysis to project closeout.
Works independently, regularly communicating with project stakeholders on project progress and status.
Applies specific functional knowledge to analyze and resolve complex project-related issues.
Capable of designing, coding, debugging and maintaining complex application programs.
Able to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical personnel.
Communicates information in line with the target audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience.
Proactively accumulate and maintain knowledge of current and emerging/evolving technologies, concepts, and trends in the IT field. Mentors others as knowledge increases.
Provides input on improving or enhancing existing organizational processes based on lessons learned and experiences from project work.
Performs root cause analysis to quickly identify and resolve issues causing recurring technical problems.
Ensures accuracy of information communicated to support project leadership decision-making efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or relative experience in Information Systems Technology, Computer Science.
Ten (10) years of experience with COBOL, JCL, batch processing and usage of the TSO/ISPF interface.
Ten (10) years development experience with IBM Mainframe Assembly language.
Five (5) years of experience with Z/OS Mainframe Utilities - IEBGENER, IEFBR14, SYNCSORT.
Working knowledge of the Serena ChangeMan ZMF source packaging/management tool.
Expert experience/knowledge of the Systems Development Life-cycle (SDLC).
Strong analytical, planning and technical problem solving skills.
Advanced experience/knowledge in IBM Mainframe systems, workflow and procedural analysis.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and organize tasks.
Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Effective research, analytical and problem solving skills.
Effective skills in resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements.
Ability to lead independent teams, exercise initiative and use good judgement.
Effective Skill in using Microsoft® Office suite: MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS SharePoint, etc.
Familiarity with financial industry.
DESIRED:
Ten (10) years of experience with command-level IBM Customer Information Control System (CICS).
Five (5) years of experience with IBM DB2 Utilities - SQL Processing Using File Input (SPUFI), Query Management Facility (QMF).
Five (5) years of technical leadership experience leading software teams through the entire software development life-cycle.
In-depth knowledge and experience of financial industry applications and systems.
Experience with IBM Datapower, IBM MQ and IBM WebSphere.
In-depth knowledge and experience the FIS core banking systems, to include: IM, GN, RM.
BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.This is a W2 opportunity onlyEOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/DisabledWe are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.Job Locations VA | MD | FL | TX | WV | AL | NJ | NC | GA | DC | MOPosted Date 13 hours ago (8/22/2024 10:59 AM)ID 2024-3889# of Openings 1Category IT Operations
