Mainframe Developer

*Position: Mainframe Engineer* *Location: Mclean VA (day 1 onsite, 3 days onsite)* *Client: Freddie Mac* *Responsibilities:* * A minimum of 10+ years of experience engineering exciting solutions * 8+ years of experience in developing applications using mainframe technologies * Hands-on experience on mainframe technologies such as: * COBOL, DB2, SAS, JCL, IMS, CICS, REXX, VSAM, z/OS, TSO, ISPF, SYNCSORT, Mainframe utilities, Jobtrac- job scheduler, ISPW- change management tool * Relational databases (Sybase, DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) * Good communication skills. The incumbent will be responsible for interfacing and influencing with the business lines as well as others across IT. * Willing to work in production support activities on rotation basis * Experienced in training junior staff and leading initiatives (Application Development and Production Support) * Mortgage industry experience * Experience in Mainframe integration with APIs, IT modernization efforts a plus * Encouraging a Continuous Exploration process and likes to take on challenges with calculated risk. * Passion for driving value to customers and excitement for modern delivery (CI/CD) process. * Ability to work quickly on delivery and able to apply risk-based approach to prioritize work * Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies, and identify process improvements and efficiencies opportunities * Good interpersonal, relationship building and team working skills * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various teams, both business and technical, to achieve goals. * Motivated to learn new technologies and identify process improvements and efficiencies. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Takes accountability, sets expectations, and delivers high quality technical solutions within agreed upon level of effort. Job Types: Contract, Full-time Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour Schedule: * 8 hour shift Experience: * COBOL: 10 years (Required) * Mainframe development: 10 years (Required) * DB2: 10 years (Required) * SQL: 10 years (Required) * Oracle: 10 years (Required) Work Location: On the road