Mainframe Developer

Lead Mainframe DeveloperLocation: Hartford, CT Duration: Contract to hire Rate: DOE Skills and Experience Needed:More than 10 years of working experience in Lifecomm and its subsystems.Strong MVS Assembler and Mainframe expertise. Preferably more than 10 years.Coordinates moderately complex to complex activities of functional areas or of department account leads to ensure that business solution application objectives are met.Interprets demand forecasts and planning; works with senior team members to provide high quality specifications for complete end-to-end project delivery. Addresses issues and recommends adjustments.Oversees account specific application problems and the prioritization of work requests.Maintains records of expenditures to ensure that they align with strategies and do not exceed approved budgets. Identifies, researches and escalates issues related to budgetary compliance in relation to expenditures.Interfaces with senior team members in facilitating communications between functional areas or departments and clients to ensure that integration of new, enhanced and existing applications meet client specifications.Works with account management teams and application delivery resources to identify and develop solution opportunities and initiate appropriate implementation of customer solutions.Identifies application improvements to increase customer and stakeholder satisfaction. Communicates improvement needs to appropriate parties to ensure timely implementation and to maintain client satisfaction.Ensures delivery of projects meet client and company expectations and needs. Leverages operating models to ensure that appropriate resources are available to meet client needs.Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceBachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, information systems or related field preferredSix or more years of support services or project or program experienceExperience working with the technology industryExperience working with company products and operating systemsExperience working with computer systems and their useOther Qualifications:Good project management skillsGood analytical and problem solving skillsGood interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team membersGood leadership and organizational skillsGood communication skillsAccounting skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamWillingness to travel