Technical Lead- Mainframe

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Last Word Consulting, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Role: Technical Lead- MainframeLocation: Plano, TXSalary Range: $95,000 - $101,000 a yearDesired SkillsMainframe DB2 | COBOL DB212–15 years of experience in mainframe development and leadership roles.Job DescriptionMust Have Technical/Functional SkillsJob RequirementsLead analysis, design, and development of critical mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, and DB2.Manage and mentor a team of mainframe developers, providing direction and fostering skill development.Define and enforce architectural standards; participate in and lead design sessions for complex solutions.Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices; conduct regular code reviews.Design scalable technical solutions to complex business problems.Monitor and optimize application performance; implement tuning strategies.Coordinate with offshore development teams to align priorities and deliverables.Work closely with QA to define testing strategies and support automation initiatives.Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and assess feasibility.Present technical designs and project status to senior management.Roles & Responsibilities 12–15 years of experience in mainframe development and leadership roles. Strong expertise in IBM mainframes and core technologies: COBOL, JCL, IMS DB, and DB2. Experience with tools such as Xpediter, Abend-AID, File Manager, ADCP, and GitHub. Demonstrated leadership and team management experience; familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders. Hands-on development experience required; profiles limited to production-support-only will not be considered.Generic Managerial Skills, If Any Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills High ownership mindset with proactive issue resolution Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field Prior enterprise or BFSI experience preferredQualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE