Mainframe Developer

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Mainframe Developer position! This is a 6+ month contract opportunity and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services.

What You'll Be Doing:

Design and specify information systems solutions for various problems or enhancements.

Evaluate client requirements and processes, and prepare application environments involving diverse platforms and tools.

Perform systems analysis, design, and development ranging from basic to complex.

Address client issues of varying scope and determine feasible solutions.

Lead less experienced resources and coordinate tasks on small to medium projects.

Participate in integrated systems testing and prepare test data and test plans.

Analyze interrelationships among programs and interfacing applications.

Develop technical/functional specifications and review documentation.

Prepare task plans and recommend new technologies or processes.

Provide consultation services to internal departments on supported applications.

Follow development standards and maintain knowledge of supported applications.

Adhere to risk and regulatory standards and escalate issues as needed.

What You'll Need to Have:

Hands-on mainframe development experience with COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM & CICS

Experience with File Aid for data management and testing

Experience with Panvalet for source code version control

Experience using CA7 for job scheduling and batch processing

Experience with Xpediter for interactive debugging and testing

Minimum of an Associate degree and 4 years of systems analysis/application development experience OR a combined minimum of 6 years of higher education/work experience including 4 years of relevant experience.

Familiarity with application development, hardware, and software troubleshooting.

Proficiency in project management and office software.

Ability to manage multiple moderately complex projects.

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Experience coordinating between applications and business units and driving milestones.

Pay Range: $55-$65/hr

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