Mainframe Developer

*Remote Contract Opportunity*

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Mainframe Software Engineer (COBOL/Debit Processing) position! This is a 6 month contract opportunity and will be onsite in Buffalo NY in the United States. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C arrangements.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Provide designs specifications and development of new or existing applications.
• Serve as a principal application designer for major modifications ensuring solutions are technologically sound.
• Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis design and development.
• Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks on small to large scope projects.
• Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans.
• Participate in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.
• Prepare and review test data execute detailed test plans and perform debugging as needed.
• Prepare thorough clear technical/functional specifications and update system documentation.
• Recommend new technology policies or processes to improve efficiencies and resolve deficiencies.
• Ensure adherence to development standards and procedures.
• Maintain efficient operation of supported applications and provide issue resolution.

What Youll Need to Have:

• Hands-on experience working in mainframe environments supporting and maintaining enterprise applications.
• Strong experience with Retail Banking Debit Card processing systems and related transaction workflows.
• Proficiency in COBOL CICS JCL Panvalet and online real-time processing.
• Familiarity with application development software and hardware platforms.
• Proficient with debit cards migration and modernization.
• Strong problem-solving organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with prior experience presenting to stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating between applications and business units.

Pay Range: $55-$70/hr

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