Mainframe Developer

Our client is currently seeking a Mainframe Developer


Mainframe Developer


Location: Southlake, TX or Austin, TX (On-site 4 days/week)
Duration: 6-month contract


Interview Process: Candidates must be willing to attend an on-site interview


About the job:

We are seeking a well-experienced Mainframe Software Developer with skills and expertise in application Modernization, specifically with interfaces between Legacy mainframe and Distributed applications. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture solution, design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions that support our CABPT processing capabilities. The person should be well-versed in AI coding tools & Agentic AI and has a positive inclination to utilize AI to increase productivity.


Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and identify opportunities for modernization.
• Show enthusiasm to learn and utilize AI for improving your productivity.
• Build interfaces between Legacy and modern distributed applications.
• Contribute to solutioning, design, and implementation of modernization strategies for legacy applications, including mainframe migration and refactoring, and mainframe callouts to Distributed platforms.
• Evaluate existing legacy systems and propose solutions for improving performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain automated processes for legacy applications, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends related to legacy application modernization.
• Communicate effectively, collaborating with business stakeholders, platform teams, Architects, and other domain teams.
• Act as a mentor for the technical team, providing guidance, support, and knowledge sharing to other developers looking to augment their skillsets with Mainframe and Distributed Technologies.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to adhering to project timelines and delivering high-quality results within specified deadlines, addressing obstacles proactively.

Minimum qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a software developer, with at least 3+ years in a lead/co-lead role.
• 10+ years of experience in mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, DB2, Datacom, SQL, SQL Stored Procedures, Messaging Queues (IBM MQ, Kafka), CICS, Easytrieve, REXX, and SORT utilities.
• 3-4 years of experience using tools such as Control-M, ChangeMan, FileAid, Startool, STARBAT, Xpeditor, TOAD, and SPUFI.
• Strong experience with high-volume transactions processing and brokerage experience.
• Proven track record of participating in the architecture solution, design, and development of complex, enterprise-level software systems.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI & AI agents to increase productivity.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience in the Financial Industry, specifically with Brokerage Business and transactions processing/Balances/Positions (Books & Records systems).
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and scalability considerations.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience in mentoring software development teams including geographically distributed teams/timings.
• Good experience with legacy applications modernization.

Preferred qualifications:

• Exposure to Distributed & Cloud technologies (e.g., GCP, Java, JavaScript, .NET, C#, Springboot, MongoDB, Cloud, Postgres, etc.) and AI tools (GHCP, other AI tools).
• Experience and familiarity with file transmissions, Cloud, SPOS, Callouts from Mainframe to Distributed services, Security Tokens, and authentication mechanisms.
• Strong preference for high-volume brokerage transactions processing and posting (batch & real-time).

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.