Senior Mainframe Developer

Senior Mainframe DeveloperLocation: Birmingham, ALWork Schedule: Hybrid (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday onsite; Wednesday required)Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Eligible for conversion after approximately 6 months)Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer to support critical financial applications within a large enterprise environment. This role will focus on maintaining, enhancing, and supporting applications responsible for financial transaction processing, direct cash payments, payroll-related functions, and enterprise financial reporting.The ideal candidate will have a strong Mainframe development background, experience supporting financial or banking applications, and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative development team.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and enhance Mainframe applications supporting financial operations and transaction processing.Analyze business and technical requirements to design and implement solutions.Support applications related to direct cash payments, payroll processing, financial reporting, and other financial systems.Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.Develop and execute unit testing to ensure quality and reliability of solutions.Participate in application modernization, enhancement, and maintenance efforts.Collaborate with business partners, analysts, and development team members to deliver solutions.Create and maintain technical documentation.Support ongoing system performance, stability, and compliance initiatives.Required Qualifications5+ years of Mainframe development experience.Strong experience with:COBOLCICSJCLDB2VSAMExperience supporting enterprise financial, banking, accounting, or transaction-processing applications.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work independently and within a team environment.Preferred QualificationsFinancial services or banking industry experience.Healthcare or health insurance industry experience.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Accounting, or a related field.Experience supporting high-volume transaction processing systems.What We're Looking ForA seasoned Mainframe professional who can quickly contribute in a complex environment.Someone who can navigate multiple interconnected financial applications with minimal ramp-up time.A concise and effective communicator who can clearly explain technical concepts and solutions.A team-oriented developer who enjoys supporting mission-critical business applications.Benefits of the OpportunityContract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term career growth.Stable and collaborative team environment.Opportunity to support critical financial systems used across the organization.Exposure to complex enterprise-scale Mainframe applications and processes.