Lead Mainframe Developer

About the Role and Job:Job Title: Application Development Team LeaderLocation:Duluth, GAModel:HybridJob Type: Full time/ ContractThis job posting is for an existing, active vacancy and we are seeking team leaded with experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex IBM z/OS applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2.ResponsibilitiesQualifications Essential Functions:Performs Project Management functionsAssists with analysis on proposed projects, providing input to system design solutions based on business requirementsReviews and approves technical specificationsProvides Business users and IT Management with time estimates and target datesPlans and organizes programming tasks in order to meet target datesMonitors project progress and makes adjustments in workflow, personnel and target dates as neededConducts system walk-throughs with programming team and business usersReports project status, problems and concerns to IT management and business usersCoordinates with Business Users, other IT Development teams, Data Center, Information System Security and 3rd parties as needed on projectsCoordinates security and audit considerations with users and Internal Audit departmentReviews developer test plans and test resultsReviews Business User Acceptance test plans and test resultsPerforms various IT organizational functionsMaintains assigned project information via our Project Tracking SystemsCreates and maintains project plansMaintains good user relationsMeets with Business users and IT management to determine project prioritiesProvides on-call support for each of our environments (production, user integration test UAT, and systems integration test SIT)Evaluates new software products/releases as neededPerforms team management functionsSupervises team of multiple Mainframe DevelopersSupervises contractors, including assistance with managing budget for contractorsEnsures adherence to architectural and development guidelines and is informed of emerging technology at the companyContributes to technology improvements used across the team for project and allocation managementMaintains team member performance review and attendance recordsWrites and conducts performance review and determines merit increases with IT managementEnsures adherence to company policies and procedures. Keeps team members informed of any changesResolves conflicts with/among team membersAssists IT management in staffing decisions and selectionAssists with Project Implementation Plans and UAT / Production Promote tasksConducts team meetings as neededTrains/coaches team members in proper programming methods and techniquesQualifications10 years of work experience in IT, with Programming background and 3 to 5 years' project management experience over Mainframe Projects4-year IT college degree a plus3 to 5 years management experienceExperience in COBOL, DB2, CICS, and JCL in a z/OS environment is requiredExperience with Distributed programming skills is a plusExperience with Agile and Waterfall project methodologiesExperience in project life cycle phases including analysis, design, programming and implementationExcellent organization, verbal and written communication skillsExcellent analytical skillsAdvanced interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently with minimal direct supervision"AI tools may assist in the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team based on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates.""*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at***m."