Senior Mainframe Software Engineer

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Location requirement for this role is Buffalo, NY, onsite 3 days a week.

Job Summary:
Our banking client is modernizing its consumer lending mainframe application to a more agile and DevOps-driven environment. We need Lead and Senior Mainframe Software Engineer who can quickly grasp complex systems, practice SDLC in agile methodology and practice DevSecOps for deployment and continuous integration. Focus on innovation, design and test automation to drive efficiency and scalability. This is a Contract-to Hire position for a Vice President opportunity starting at the end of 6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• 100% Hands-on Mainframe programming 
• End-to-end solution architecture and design
• Collaborate closely with business analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions, breaking down complex processes and ensuring functional alignment.
• Solve complex problems with innovative, out-of-the-box solutions to modernize legacy systems and improve efficiency.
• Build strong partnerships across teams, ensuring clear communication, organization, and alignment throughout project phases.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Mainframe programming skills (COBOL, CICS, VSAM, JCL, MQ, CA7, Xpeditor, ISPF) are a must
• Demonstrate ability to accomplish complex solution design and architecture, development, testing, and deployment within the traditional IBM Mainframe environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to dive into details, think big-picture, and provide code-centric solutions.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with IBM’s modern z development platforms (IDz, zDIH, ADDI, DBB, z/OS Connect).
• Banking/Consumer Lending background preferably with the Shaw application (used for loans and lines of credit).
• Familiarity with distributed systems, DevOps tools, and practices, including Gitlab, Sonar, automated testing, and Ansible.

Heitmeyer Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to minority status, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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