What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Software Engineer position at Javen Technologies, Inc?
Job Details
Title: Mainframe Software Engineer
Location: 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati Ohio 45202
Duration: 9 months contract
Must Have
- CICS
- COBOL
- JCL
- SAS
- SQL
Nice To Have
- 1 or more modern programming language (Java/Go/Python/Ruby)
- Assembler (Programming Language)
- GitHub
- IBM IDZ
JOB DESCRIPTION
Mainframe Software Engineers have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Analyze the user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
- Design, develop, and test mainframe-based applications
- Modify and debug existing software, enhancing its performance and functionality
- Ensure software integration with existing systems, hardware, and utilities
- Develop and execute unit test plans to validate that the software meets the specified requirements
- Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with software
- Recommend upgrades and improvements to existing software systems
- Create and maintain technical documentation for software and system design, programming, and testing
- Implement disaster recovery plans and ensure the security of mainframe systems
- Coordinate with other software professionals and developers to fix issues with the software
Responsibilities
- Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Develop, code, test, and debug mainframe software
- Write well-designed, testable COBOL code
- Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
- Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
- Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
- Document and maintain software functionality
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing mainframe systems
- Comply with project plans and industry standards
- Ensure software is updated with the latest features
Qualifications
- Proven work experience as a Mainframe Software Engineer or similar role
- Experience designing and developing mainframe applications
- Ability to develop software in COBOL, JCL, and other mainframe technologies
- Excellent knowledge of mainframe databases, SQL, and DB2
- Experience with test-driven development
- Proficiency in mainframe software engineering tools
- Ability to document requirements and specifications
- BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field
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