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Mainframe Software Engineer - 2452874

Buffalo, NY

Job Number: 2452874 Pay Rate: $50-$70/hr + Is Position Remote?: Yes

Job Description

*Remote Contract Opportunity*


Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Mainframe Software Engineer position! This is a 7+ month contract opportunity and can be remote in the United States. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Complete basic to complex systems analysis, design and development. Play a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects. Assist the client in addressing daily problems/issues of any scope.
  • Determine feasible solutions and make recommendations.
  • Direct less experienced resources and coordinate systems development tasks on small to medium scope efforts or on specific phases of larger projects. May project manage small to medium scope efforts.
  • Participate with other Development, operations and Technology staff, as appropriate, in overall systems and integrated testing on small to medium scope efforts or on specific phases of larger projects. Prepare test data and execute detailed test plans. Complete any required debugging.
  • Evaluate and understand complex interrelationships and effects among programs and interfacing applications.
  • Use available resources to develop clear and complete technical and functional specifications for small to medium scope efforts. Review documentation prepared by less experienced staff. Update systems documentation. Prepare charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems. May assist in supervision and preparation of logic flowcharts.
  • Prepare assessments and task plans to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for assignments.
  • Recommend new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies.


What You'll Need to Have:

  • Minimum of an Associates degree and 5 years systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years systems analysis/application development experience.
  • Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms.
  • Senior level hands-on lead MF/Cobol designer/programmer to support a Loan Servicing Platform (Shaw Vendor).
  • Must have proven ability to technically lead complex design and build within the traditional IBM Mainframe environment.
  • Should include experience with modern IBM z development platform, including:
  • IDz
  • zDIH
  • ADDI
  • DBB
  • z/OS Connect
  • Strong preference to also include working knowledge of:
  • Gitlab
  • Sonar
  • Automated testing
  • Should have demonstrated experience in Agile environments.
  • Ability to work seamlessly with remote teams.


Pay Range: $50-$70/hr +


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