Job Description
the Mainframe Developer is responsible for the design, development, testing, integration, deployment and maintenance of a broad array of applications and ancillary systems. General responsibilities include: work collaboratively with stakeholders and subject matter experts in the development of project plans, elicitation of detailed application requirements for new system functionality, maintain existing programs, conduct root cause analysis of problems or system bugs, develop system documentation and conduct unit, system or functional testing of assigned applications.
Required Skills & Experience
Five or more years of application programming experience using COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, TSO and JCL within a z/OS environment; ability to analyze and design complex applications independently.
Ability to design applications considering application performance and usability; able to optimize application to improve system performance.
Ability to develop design documentation Including functional requirements, user requirements, technical requirements, use and test cases, traceability matrixes, specifications, etc.
Excellent technical, analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills with self-motivation and willingness to learn new concepts, technologies, and processes.
Possess the verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization; ability to use standard English grammar and punctuation.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience working within higher education information technology.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.