Software Engineer II - Mainframe (Hybrid)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the estimation, design, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing features for the existing portfolio of applications for a business area.
• Complete complex feature development tasks.
• Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders in the delivery of features.
• Design, code, configure, unit test, maintain, and document software deliverables using agreed standards and tools.
• Lead sizing and estimation activities within the agile team.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint retrospectives, providing ideas for team continuous improvement.
• Ensure the quality of features through manual and automated testing and continuous integration techniques.
• Design solutions aligned with company architecture and standards.
• Lead proof of concept work and prototyping when necessary.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to understand and define business requirements.
• Work with UX designers to ensure designs can be translated into working solutions.
• Establish the definition of done for each stage of production within the team.
• Coordinate with Test Engineers to ensure software meets the definition of done and transitions smoothly through production stages.
• Promote an innovation culture by continuous improvement and evaluating new processes and technologies.
• Work with Technical Support Engineers to transition features to production, ensuring application performance and stability.
• Automate testing to ensure high-quality application delivery.
• Keep project progress updated in ALM tools and participate in daily standups.
• Focus on improving customer experience and delighting end users.

Requirements

• Experience with mainframe development (Cobol, Z/OS, etc.).
• 4+ years experience with demonstrated success in software development or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL, DB2, Teradata).
• Experience with ITIL certification or similar framework.
• Proficiency with enterprise job scheduling tools (Control M, Autosys, TWS).
• Experience with .NET and AWS.
• Knowledge of Azure pipeline and working with Yaml files.
• Skilled in COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM.
• Knowledge of SCLM, IMS, CICS, Control-M is a benefit.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and drive system optimizations.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team player capable of working effectively within a team and across organizational areas.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of SCLM, IMS, CICS, Control-M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent relevant business experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits including healthcare (health, vision, dental).
• Insurance benefits (short & long-term disability).
• Performance-based incentive plans.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution.