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 Youll 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 Youll 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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