Mainframe Applications Programmer
Job Posting for Mainframe Applications Programmer at Spectraforce Technologies
Title: Mainframe Systems Programmer
Location: Columbia, SC (Partial Onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Duration: 12 Months
Rate starts at $50 Per hr
Required Technologies:
COBOL, DB2, mainframe
Nice to Have:
Native CICS, IMS DB
Day to Day:
Ideal candidate will be working on the core commercial (non-government) claims systems conducting analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation of business requirements.
The candidate will be responsible for working in a team environment and must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be able to work well under pressure and possess strong interpersonal skills/team building.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees across IT. The candidate must show initiative and a desire to learn and grow within the team on the assignments given.
NOT looking for:
Entry-level candidates with less than 6 years of application development experience need not apply.
Skills that are used solely in server-based technologies such as web development or systems infrastructure are not needed.
Soft Skills:
Must have good verbal and written skills. Must be able to follow directions, adapt to changing requirements, and show initiative in learning and growing with the team.
Job Description:
Required Skills and Abilities:
Work Environment: Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
Education:
Required Education: Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or other job related field or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.
Required Work Experience: 8 Years IT experience including extensive systems programming experience.
About Us
Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. SPECTRAFORCE is built on the concept of "human connection," defined by our branding tagline NEWJOBPHORIA, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people (and clients) can reach their highest potential. Our entire workflow cultivates NEWJOBPHORIA with candidates and employees throughout their engagement with SPECTRAFORCE.
We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 130 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at if you require reasonable accommodation.
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
Location: Columbia, SC (Partial Onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Duration: 12 Months
Rate starts at $50 Per hr
Required Technologies:
COBOL, DB2, mainframe
Nice to Have:
Native CICS, IMS DB
Day to Day:
Ideal candidate will be working on the core commercial (non-government) claims systems conducting analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation of business requirements.
The candidate will be responsible for working in a team environment and must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be able to work well under pressure and possess strong interpersonal skills/team building.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees across IT. The candidate must show initiative and a desire to learn and grow within the team on the assignments given.
NOT looking for:
Entry-level candidates with less than 6 years of application development experience need not apply.
Skills that are used solely in server-based technologies such as web development or systems infrastructure are not needed.
Soft Skills:
Must have good verbal and written skills. Must be able to follow directions, adapt to changing requirements, and show initiative in learning and growing with the team.
Job Description:
- Responsible for ensuring all systems programming decisions maintain the integrity of the overall systems infrastructure. Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems. Provide technical and disaster recovery expertise for systems software.
- 25% Diagnose, isolate, and debug software problems and perform problem resolution. Identify issues that the vendor is responsible for and refer those issues appropriately.
- 20% Review and design system software and hardware builds analyzing system options and the impact on the overall systems infrastructure. Develop and document the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards.
- 20% Coordinate installation, testing, and maintenance of systems software. Schedule system downtime in a way that minimizes user impact.
- 10% Review customer requests, security patches, and audit requirements for additions or changes to systems, and evaluate feasibility to determine if/how to handle the request while maintaining an adequate/appropriate overall systems infrastructure. To determine if requested changes are possible, review system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
- 10% Provide technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate. May evaluate vendor-supplied software packages and make recommendations to IT management. In coordination with Project Leads and senior level staff, provide input on proposals that could potentially impact systems.
- 10% Assist in the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions across the enterprise.
- 5% Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
- Thorough understanding of operating systems and foundation architecture.
- Extensive knowledge of systems programming, graphical user interfaces, control languages, development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies.
- Advanced knowledge of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
- Advanced knowledge/skills in analyzing system software and making recommendations for performance enhancements.
Work Environment: Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
Education:
Required Education: Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or other job related field or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.
Required Work Experience: 8 Years IT experience including extensive systems programming experience.
About Us
Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. SPECTRAFORCE is built on the concept of "human connection," defined by our branding tagline NEWJOBPHORIA, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people (and clients) can reach their highest potential. Our entire workflow cultivates NEWJOBPHORIA with candidates and employees throughout their engagement with SPECTRAFORCE.
We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 130 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at if you require reasonable accommodation.
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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