Senior Mainframe Programmer Analyst

Conduent Business Services, LLC•Houston, TX

4d•$96,250 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

As a mainframe programmer analyst, you will be responsible for application development, enhancement, debugging, support and maintenance of mainframe Cobol based retail lending, leasing and collections applications in the banking and finance sector. Programmer Analyst will participate in the design, development and installation of complex batch and online COBOL programs and components. Experience with financial applications such as retail lending, collections or leasing applications or similar lending products is preferred.

Requirements

5+ years Cobol application development experience including systems analysis, design and programming on mainframe based financial software applications
5+ years’ experience with COBOL JCL TSO ISPF VSAM EZTRIEVE CICS IBM-MQ
5+ years’ experience with IBM or CA Suite of Development Products and Tools
5+ years’ experience providing support for Application Development, Infrastructure, IT Operations and Production Support using the above listed tools/programs
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects from design to implementation
Experience supporting B2B communications and protocols including FTP, SFTP, FTPS

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting B2B communications and protocols including FTP, SFTP, FTPS
UNIX / LINUX / OMVS experience a plus
Experience developing web services in a mainframe environment is highly desirable
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide domain expertise and advanced knowledge of applications development and programming while ensuring application design adheres to the overall architectural blueprint
Partner with multiple delivery teams to ensure appropriate integration of application enhancements and process improvements to meet client needs
Provide in-depth analysis with critical thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions to problems
Develop comprehensive knowledge on the integration of systems, architecture, and infrastructure to accomplish business goals
Appropriately assess risk when decisions are made, demonstrating particular attention to risk, compliance, and applicable company policies and procedures
Acts as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience
Write and maintain documentation for mainframe applications and processes
Self-starter, requiring minimal guidance.