Mainframe Software Developer

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**Position Description:** - Develop JCL and software code using customer defined standards and software engineering best practices - Analyze root causes for batch job failures, take appropriate corrective steps to resolve issues in a timely fashion, and share findings with the team - Evaluate impacts of database schema changes on existing software components - Brief management, customer, team, or vendors using written or oral skills at an appropriate technical level for the audience - Prepare or update documentation as needed - Actively participate in peer reviews of project artifacts - Independently and/or collaboratively research problems and provide solutions - All other duties as assigned or directed. **Skills Requirements:** **FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS** **(_Basic Qualifications_)** - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience - Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience - 7+ years of experience with COBOL, JCL, REXX, analysis, design, and development - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement. **FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE** **(_Required Skills_)** _These skills will help you succeed in this position:_ - Solid experience with Z/OS Mainframe Development. - Experienced Developer in COBOL, JCL, REXX, and similar utilities/languages. - Strong knowledge of relational databases, dB2 and non-relational mainframe storage technology. - Solid exposure with automated unit testing, TDD, BDD, and associated technologies. - Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent customer relations skills. **HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD** _**(Desired Skills)** _Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:__ - Experience with File Aid/RDX. - Experience with modern development software, tools, and methodologies, including Java and Python. **Education:** - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field, with 7+ years of experience - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.