What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Developer position at VLink Inc?
Job Title: Mainframe Developer
Location: Salt Lake City, UT/Onsite role
Duration: Long Term Contract
About Vlink- VLink, founded in 2006, is a leading global provider of software engineering services with next-gen technologies and best-in-class talent. Our Headquarters are in the U.S, and we have offices in 7 countries from North America-Europe to APAC, with expansion plans in the Middle East. With over 1,000 employees working globally, VLink has helped SMBs, and large enterprises achieve their business goals, and gained the trust of Fortune-250 companies. VLink is ‘Great Place to Work? Certified™' and has been a consistent winner as- Best Places to Work in CT. Trust, collaboration, and accountability are the three elements that are at the core of VLink’s work culture. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth.
Description
- Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to design and deliver scalable solutions
- Analyze requirements and recommend technical approaches aligned to business objectives
- Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM
- Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to secure coding and development standards
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including user guides and operational procedures
- Support application maintenance, enhancements, and production stability across multiple systems
- Provide on-call support and troubleshoot production issues
- Coordinate activities and deliverables with offshore development teams
- Serve as a subject matter expert for supported applications across multiple initiatives
- Manage application releases, support audits, and resolve user-reported issues
- Mentor junior developers and provide knowledge transfer across the team
- Debug and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner
What you'll bring
- 5 years of experience supporting and maintaining mainframe applications
- Strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and VSAM
- Experience working in large, distributed teams supporting multiple applications
- Experience collaborating with offshore teams in a global delivery model
- Familiarity with mainframe debugging tools and troubleshooting techniques
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle and maintenance processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions and exercise good judgment
- Experience documenting systems, processes, and technical solutions
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.
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Shipra Gupta