Lead Mainframe Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Work throughout the software development life cycle to create, design, code, debug, maintain, test, implement, and validate applications
• Analyze existing applications and formulate logic for new applications, procedures, flowcharts, coding, and debugging programs
• Participate in all software development life cycle phases using Agile Scrum methodology
• Design, create, and deliver moderately complex program specifications across multiple projects and issues
• Analyze, modify, and develop complex code and unit tests; create application documentation
• Advise leadership on application standards, controls, procedures, monitoring, compliance, and data accuracy
• Perform and advise on testing and validation requirements; address code deficiencies and propose systemic solutions
• Work within an Agile Scrum team to design and deliver products iteratively
• Develop user stories, acceptance criteria, screen mock-ups, and flow diagrams
• Gather and verify non-functional requirements; review architectures and designs; ensure standards adherence
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and maintain project and system documentation
• Advocate for development priorities, challenge scope creep, and negotiate timelines with the product owner
• Participate in client-facing meetings, joint venture discussions, and vendor partnership teams
• Apply knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) security compliance
• Develop resource estimates and recommend billable hours for complex initiatives
• Assist with on-the-job training and advise software engineers

Requirements

• Position is only open to work in the Columbus or Atlanta, GA office
• Candidates must currently live locally in the area to be considered
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (or applicable country) on a full-time basis without current or future immigration sponsorship
• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business / Management Information Systems or related field
• Typically minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in coding, designing, developing and analyzing data
• Advanced knowledge and use of two or more opposing front/back-end languages or technologies
• Experience with two or more modern enterprise programming languages
• Experience working with various APIs and external services
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• COBOL, IMS, and DB2 required
• Experience with IBM Rational Tools preferred
• TS2 experience highly preferred
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology and associated project artifacts
• Knowledge of Mainframe, CICS, DB2, IMS, and File Manager
• Ability to collaborate within a mixed team of developers, analysts, and product owners
• Ability to analyze problems, organize thoughts, and recommend approaches
• Creative thinker comfortable pushing industry-practice boundaries
• Self-starter seeking responsibility and impact

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software development life cycle processes, including coding, debugging, and testing applications. Proficient in Agile Scrum methodology and capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Agile Scrum Methodology
• COBOL, IMS, and DB2
• Relational and NoSQL Databases
• Application Standards and Compliance
• API Integration

Hard Skills

• Software Development Life Cycle
• Coding and Debugging
• Application Design
• Unit Testing
• Program Specifications
• Data Analysis
• User Stories Development
• Acceptance Criteria Creation
• Flow Diagrams
• System Documentation

Soft Skills

• Creative Thinking
• Problem Analysis
• Collaboration
• Negotiation
• Self-Starter

Industry Keywords

• Agile/Scrum
• Enterprise Programming Languages
• APIs
• Data Accuracy
• Project Artifacts

Tools & Technologies

• IBM Rational Tools
• Mainframe
• CICS
• File Manager
• Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance