Mainframe Software Engineer; W2

Job Description

Mainframe Software Engineers have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Analyze the user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
• Design, develop, and test mainframe-based applications
• Modify and debug existing software, enhancing its performance and functionality
• Ensure software integration with existing systems, hardware, and utilities
• Develop and execute unit test plans to validate that the software meets the specified requirements
• Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with software
• Recommend upgrades and improvements to existing software systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software and system design, programming, and testing
• Implement disaster recovery plans and ensure the security of mainframe systems
• Coordinate with other software professionals and developers to fix issues with the software

• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Develop, code, test, and debug mainframe software
• Write well-designed, testable COBOL code
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
• Document and maintain software functionality
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing mainframe systems
• Comply with project plans and industry standards
• Ensure software is updated with the latest features

• Proven work experience as a Mainframe Software Engineer or similar role
• Experience designing and developing mainframe applications
• Ability to develop software in COBOL, JCL, and other mainframe technologies
• Excellent knowledge of mainframe databases, SQL, and DB2
• Experience with test-driven development
• Proficiency in mainframe software engineering tools
• Ability to document requirements and specifications
• BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field

• 1 or more modern programming language (Java/Go/Python/Ruby)
• Git Hub
• IBM IDZ