Mainframe Application Developer - Modernization
About The Position
CTG is seeking to fill a Mainframe Application Developer - Modernization position for our client. This is a 6-month contract role with an onsite requirement of 4 days per week in either New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves developing, enhancing, maintaining, and modernizing mainframe applications that support critical business functions. Key responsibilities include analyzing existing applications for modernization opportunities, supporting language migration and integration with non-mainframe environments, and developing/maintaining applications using COBOL, CICS, and DB2. The developer will also design and implement APIs and integration solutions, collaborate with various teams, troubleshoot application issues, and contribute to the adoption of modern technologies like Java and/or Python alongside existing mainframe technologies. Ensuring solutions meet organizational standards for quality, security, performance, and reliability is also a key aspect of the role.
Requirements
- Strong mainframe application development skills.
- Proficiency with COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
- Experience with application modernization and transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of APIs and integration between mainframe and non-mainframe environments.
- Experience with application optimization and performance improvement.
- Exposure to or experience with Java and/or Python in conjunction with mainframe technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the financial services and/or cash management industry strongly preferred.
- Experience working in collaborative, enterprise technology environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, maintain, and modernize mainframe applications supporting critical business functions.
- Analyze existing mainframe applications and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and improved performance.
- Support application modernization initiatives, including language migration and integration with non-mainframe environments.
- Develop and maintain applications using COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
- Design and implement APIs and integration solutions connecting mainframe applications with distributed and cloud-based environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, architects, business stakeholders, and technology teams to define and implement modernization solutions.
- Troubleshoot application issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Contribute to the adoption of modern technologies such as Java and/or Python alongside existing mainframe technologies.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and ongoing application support.
- Ensure solutions meet organizational standards for quality, security, performance, and reliability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
