Mainframe Developer

Seeking a Developer III for an opportunity in Columbia, SC. Work arrangement: Hybrid, onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Every three months, there is 1 week of on-call W2 position; 12 months Summary: Perform all phases of applications systems analysis and design. Analyze systems specifications and develop applications to support information systems processes. Prepare detailed specifications from which complex programs will be written. Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain these programs. Formulates scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems. Top skills: Cobol development Mainframe development APS DB2 Development IMS Development Eztrieve Job Control Language (JCL) Development IBM MQ development VS Code Git code repository Minimum required work experience: 4 years-of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience Job/class description: Ensure team members understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions, organizational standards are maintained, and applications are delivered according to project timeliness. Provide expert system knowledge, perform research, attend meetings, and review documents. Maintain and modify programs according to specifications. Code, compile, and implement application software that is delivered on time and within budget. Evaluate basic interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area. Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation. Analyze production systems, recommend systems enhancements, provide instruction to production support team. Research customer issues and determine appropriate resolutions. Coordinate implementation of modifications or enhancements. Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems. Develop functional design and technical specifications, concept diagrams, and work flow diagrams and related procedures to process data using appropriate systems environment/platform. Document programs/procedures. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Strong understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, and/or PC/LAN environment. Strong analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team. Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building. Familiar with project management concepts. Pays attention to detail. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc. Strong knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company. Work environment: Fast paced team that works with project and support teams to ensure processing of eligibility and claim requests as well as the support of the benefits applications. Required education/equivalencies: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree; OR, Associate’s degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience; OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 10 years without a degree) Job Type: Contract Pay: $47.41 - $50.30 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC