Mainframe Developer

Sr. Mainframe developer (SME) - 10+ yrs of AmTrust accounting system required - TSO, COBOL, CICS, SAS and MQ - 1 Year Contract - Pays $85.00 - $95.00 per hour W-2 Only
CBTS is searching for a Mainframe Developer responsible for designing, developing, testing, configuration, contingency planning and technical support of mainframe technology. Manages products lifecycle to assure operational availability; gathers data and analyzes capacity and performance. Fulfill engineering responsibilities in the area of mainframe languages, software change management solutions, development and productivity tools.
Responsibilities:
Serve as mainframe Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Participates in infrastructure planning, providing insight into the future of their area(s) of technology.
Maintains thorough understanding of current and future infrastructure.
Responsible for establishing, maintaining, documenting, and publishing the mainframe language and development tools directions and technology roadmaps as well as coordinating cross-departmental projects that involve mainframe application migrations.
Demonstrates broad technical knowledge of multiple technologies, or an in-depth knowledge of one technology including its impact on other technologies.
Maintains an industry awareness of new developments in their area of expertise; learns and applies new and emerging concepts very quickly.
Forms productive networks with internal and external customers, the vendor community and peers in the industry.
Ensures proper documentation of complex technical systems to facilitate effective handover to operations.
Design and implement new features while improving quality of technical products and applications
Create and execute long term vision of technical products and applications
Act as a technical expert and developer on an agile squad
Drive the architecture of solutions across multiple services and applications
Develop software meeting code quality standards and metrics
Practice test-driven development
Guide communities of practice by mentoring developers, creating and enforcing standards, reviewing others code, and sharing knowledge
Achieve operational excellence by automating processes and writing maintainable, supportable, and testable code
Maintain effective partnerships with operations and engineering teams to drive service improvement
Remain current on IT trends pertaining to their area of practice
Assist with problem resolution for end users and customers
Create and update operations procedures for daily routine management processes
Maintain appropriate controls and documentation to ensure compliance of audit requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
10+ years of Experience with AmTrust accounting system required.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or comparable with 20+ years of experience
Strong knowledge of TSO and Mainframe technology
Experience with COBOL, CICS, SAS and MQ
Background in Wealth and Asset Management.
Knowledge of functional software design
Knowledge of software development best practices
Prior experience with knowledge of Git and GitHub
Understanding of Software Development Methodologies
Strong problem solving skills
Strong collaboration skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
CBTS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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