Lead Mainframe Developer

Application Development Team LeaderLocation: Duluth, GA Model: Hybrid Job Type: Full time / ContractThis job posting is for an existing, active vacancy and we are seeking a team lead with experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex IBM z/OS applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2.ResponsibilitiesPerforms Project Management functions Assists with analysis on proposed projects, providing input to system design solutions based on business requirements Reviews and approves technical specifications Provides Business users and IT Management with time estimates and target dates Plans and organizes programming tasks in order to meet target dates Monitors project progress and makes adjustments in workflow, personnel and target dates as needed Conducts system walk-throughs with programming team and business users Reports project status, problems and concerns to IT management and business users Coordinates with Business Users, other IT Development teams, Data Center, Information System Security and 3rd parties as needed on projects Coordinates security and audit considerations with users and Internal Audit department Reviews developer test plans and test results Reviews Business User Acceptance test plans and test results Performs various IT organizational functions Maintains assigned project information via our Project Tracking Systems Creates and maintains project plans Maintains good user relations Meets with Business users and IT management to determine project priorities Provides on-call support for each of our environments (production, user integration test UAT, and systems integration test SIT) Evaluates new software products/releases as needed Performs team management functions Supervises team of multiple Mainframe Developers Supervises contractors, including assistance with managing budget for contractors Ensures adherence to architectural and development guidelines and is informed of emerging technology at the company Contributes to technology improvements used across the team for project and allocation management Maintains team member performance review and attendance records Writes and conducts performance review and determines merit increases with IT management Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures. Keeps team members informed of any changes Resolves conflicts with/among team members Assists IT management in staffing decisions and selection Assists with Project Implementation Plans and UAT / Production Promote tasks Conducts team meetings as needed Trains/coaches team members in proper programming methods and techniquesQualifications10 years of work experience in IT, with Programming background and 3 to 5 years' project management experience over Mainframe Projects 4-year IT college degree a plus 3 to 5 years management experience Experience in COBOL, DB2, CICS, and JCL in a z/OS environment is required Experience with Distributed programming skills is a plus Experience with Agile and Waterfall project methodologies Experience in project life cycle phases including analysis, design, programming and implementation Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills Excellent analytical skills Advanced interpersonal skills Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision