Mainframe Software Engineer

Mainframe Software EngineerBeing a member of IT CSS-WRAFT Delivery team, you will be responsible in planning, documenting technical requirements, designing, developing, and testing all software systems and applications for the firm. Work closely with architects, product managers, project management, and end-users in the development and improvement of existing software systems and applications, proposing and recommending solutions that tackle sophisticated business problems. Software Developers work closely with business partners and / or external clients in defining requirements and implementing solutions. May include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities related to software products used internally or externally on product platforms supported by the firm. The software development process requires in-depth domain expertise in existing and emerging development methodologies, tools, and programming languages.Your Primary Responsibilities:Act as a technical expert on one or more applications usedWork with the Business System Analyst to ensure designs satisfy functional requirementsPartner with Infrastructure to identify and deploy optimal hosting environmentsTune application performance to eliminate and reduce issuesResearch and evaluate technical solutions consistent with technology standardsApply different software development methodologies dependent on project needsContribute expertise to the design of components or individual programs, and participate in the construction and functional testingSupport development teams, testing, troubleshooting, and production supportCreate applications and construct unit test cases that ensure compliance with functional and non-functional requirementsWork with peers to mature ways of working, continuous integration, and continuous deliveryAligns risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to supervise and mitigate risk; calls out concerns appropriatelyQualifications:Minimum of 6 years of related experienceBachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experienceTalents Needed for Success:Develop and maintain COBOL programs for batch and online processing in CICS regions.Design and optimize DB2 SQL queries, stored procedures, and ensure compliance with DB2 standards and performance tuning guidelines.Implement IBM MQ messaging solutions for inter-system communication, ensuring secure and reliable message delivery.Perform JCL scripting for job scheduling and execution; troubleshoot abends and optimize batch performance.Ensure alignment to SDLC and release management processes, including change package creation and migration to production environments.Collaborate in Agile squads, provide estimates, participate in sprint planning, and deliver incremental value.Support production environments, including incident triage, root cause analysis, and resolutionFamiliarity in using an enterprise job schedulerStrong curiosity about using AI tools to improve efficiency and deliver high-quality software applications fasterFosters a culture where integrity and clarity are expected.Knows the latest on changes their own specialist area and seeks out learning opportunities to ensure knowledge is up-to-date.Invests effort to individually mentor others.Builds collaborative teams across the organization.Communicates openly keeping everyone across the organization advised.