Mainframe​/Cobol Lead

US IT Recruiter at New York Technology Partners

Location: Lincoln, NE / Columbus OH (Onsite)

Position: Contract

Note: Looking for Independent Visa Candidate who can work on W2

Description:

• As a Sr. Software Developer/Lead, you will serve as a technical leader in our Software Engineering Department and play a key role in developing industry leading software for our customers.
• You’re responsible for developing and testing complex technical and architectural solutions that support Bank Solutions product strategies and address the market needs of clients and their customers in an agile environment.
• You’re also going to get the opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting projects, where you get to apply your existing knowledge to solve new market problems on almost a daily basis. You’re leading complex applications and assisting in developing technical and functional standards.

Basic qualifications for consideration:

• An associate’s degree in computer Programming or related discipline is required, but a Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in application development.

Preferred qualifications for consideration:

• Experience with iSeries, Unisys, and/or other mainframe technologies.
• Experience with mainframe development languages such as COBOL.
• Experience with C programming
• Experienced with source management tools including GIT or similar tools.
• Agile and/or Dev Ops experience.
• Knowledgeable in industry standard software design patterns, development, data modelling, and SOLID principals.
• Knowledgeable in test driven development (TDD) and automated functional testing including tools like UFT, Postman, and Selenium.
• Ability to resolve architectural problems including scalability, performance, reliability, usability & security.
• A strong knowledge of the relationship between software and hardware interaction.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction or as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work on highly complex projects within tight timelines
• The ability to clearly communicate complex technical specifications, and a motivation to achieve best-in-class results.
• Financial industry interest and experience is beneficial

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Experience with iSeries, Unisys, and/or other mainframe technologies.
• Experience with mainframe development languages such as COBOL.
• Experience with C programming
• Experienced with source management tools including GIT or similar tools.
• Agile and/or Dev Ops experience.
• Knowledgeable in industry standard software design patterns, development, data modelling, and SOLID principals.
• Knowledgeable in test driven development (TDD) and automated functional testing including tools like UFT, Postman, and Selenium.
• Ability to resolve architectural problems including scalability, performance, reliability, usability & security.
• A strong knowledge of the relationship between software and hardware interaction.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction or as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work on highly complex projects within tight timelines
• The ability to clearly communicate complex technical specifications, and a motivation to achieve best-in-class results.
• Financial industry interest and experience is beneficial

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Banking, Investment Banking, and Financial Services