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Apex Systems · 9 hours ago

Mainframe Software Engineer IV

Cincinnati, OH

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$60/hr - $70/hr

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. The Mainframe Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing mainframe-based applications, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of mainframe systems.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyze user needs and software requirements to assess design feasibility within time and cost constraints

Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications

Modify and debug existing software to improve performance and functionality

Ensure seamless integration of software with existing systems, hardware, and utilities

Develop and execute unit test plans to validate compliance with specified requirements

Provide technical support by addressing inquiries related to software errors, issues, or functionality

Recommend enhancements and upgrades to existing software systems

Create and maintain technical documentation for system design, programming, and testing

Implement disaster recovery plans and support mainframe system security

Collaborate with other software professionals to resolve technical issues

Execute all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC)

Develop, code, test, and debug mainframe software

Write clean, efficient, and testable COBOL code

Produce technical specifications and assess operational feasibility

Integrate software components into fully functional systems

Develop verification plans and quality assurance procedures

Document and maintain software functionality

Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing mainframe systems

Adhere to project plans, timelines, and industry standards

Ensure software remains current with required updates and features

Qualification

Mainframe Software EngineeringCOBOLJCLSQLDB2Test-driven developmentBachelor's degreeTechnical documentation

Required

Demonstrated experience as a Mainframe Software Engineer or in a similar role

Experience designing and developing mainframe applications

Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, and other mainframe technologies

Strong knowledge of mainframe databases, SQL, and DB2

Experience with test-driven development practices

Familiarity with mainframe software engineering tools

Ability to document requirements and technical specifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Employee stock purchase program

401K program

Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan

SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions

Corporate discount savings program

Company

Apex Systems

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Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.

Founded in 1995

Richmond, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.apexsystems.com

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