Senior ChangeMan Engineer

Job Description

Senior Change Man Engineer
Hybrid – Reston, VA (Up to once a week on-site)
6-month+ Contract Position
Hourly Pay Rate: $75/hr w2. Benefits Available
2nd Interview is in-person – Reston, VA

Please send updated resume to Melissa McNally via  for consideration

Our client is migrating from an existing mainframe SCM, Change Man ZMF, to a Dev Ops-based implementation using Bitbucket, Jenkins, and other tools built around a version of IBM Mainframe development accelerators. When the project is completed, the organization will be operating exclusively using the Dev Ops-based tools.

The Senior Change Man Engineer will perform complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Designs, develops/codes, tests, and documents critical and complex application programs for computer systems. Works with appropriate stakeholders to define system scope and objectives and establish baselines. Establishes project standards and processes.

Breaks down software requirements and creates highly complex systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
25% Perform technical detail design, coding, and testing of applications. Serves as subject matter expert for both customer and internal discussions related to maintaining and enhancing existing software systems. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users. Comply with code quality, migration, and Dev Ops standards and policies.

25% Performs software analysis, including requirements and use case development and design. Implements and documents source code to design specifications. Performs software testing, including developing and running automated unit tests, drafting, and executing structured automated test cases. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.

25% Develops software solutions for enterprise environments and other technologies. Analyzes and implements functional and non-functional (e.g., performance, availability) requirements and designs, implements, and tests software. Performs operations & maintenance (O&M) of existing systems. Identifies areas for improvement and streamlining. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programming and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of the development of application features.

25% Provides direct technical support for high-level, high-visibility, and critical trouble calls for supported applications. Works with cross-functional teams to develop highly reliable software that runs vides recommendations to infuse new technology. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team. Play a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap/architecture discussions. Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices.

Mentoring of junior software engineers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology or Computer Science
• Experience:
  
  5 years of experience with software development, basic coding and compilation, software architecture/design, user requirements definition, and software specification development.
• Instead of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Very technically proficient in Change Man ZMF
• Excellent knowledge of ZMF integration with such tools as RACF, XPEditer, Job Scan, Email via SMTP, CICS, DB2, ISPF/TSO, Dialog Manager Panels/Skeletons, and REXX programming
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Proven track record of excellent team management and conflict resolution
• Experienced in managing a team in multiple offices and home-based locations
  Customer service focused
• Analytical and critical thinker, skilled in mediation
• Consistently meet goals
• Ability to communicate technical requirements to all levels of expertise.
• Proficient in…