Mainframe Cobol DeveloperOur great client has an immediate long term contract opening for a Mainframe Cobol Developer in Milwaukee, WI.Location: 3 days onsite in Milwaukee/ 2 days remoteExperience10+ years of relevant experience with a strong technical and business background, preferably in financial systemsProven ability to serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teamsExperience guiding technical implementations based on architectural recommendationsSkilled in planning, estimating, and committing to work, with the ability to quickly scope initiativesAbility to manage multiple tasks of moderate to high complexity across diverse systems and platformsStrong track record of delivering technical solutions aligned with business needsTechnical SkillsMainframe technologies COBOLEasytrieveJCLTivoli schedulingJIRA and diagramming tools (Visio and Miro preferred)Linux / command line environmentsAdditional ExperienceStrong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentationAbility to translate technical concepts into business termsIncident management (ServiceNow preferred)Workday integration experience is a plusBusiness analysis and project management experience (preferred)Key ResponsibilitiesManage daily system operations, ensuring performance, stability, and alignment with business objectivesTroubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement improvementsDevelop and maintain automated programs based on defined requirementsAnalyze solution options, assess feasibility, and recommend technical approachesCoordinate system integrations and application interfacesParticipate in technical planning, including task identification, estimates, and dependenciesCreate and execute test plans, build test data, and validate solutionsEnsure successful project delivery, including documentation and status reportingFollow established development lifecycle processes and coding standardsSupport enterprise systems across multiple business functionsProvide regular off-hours support in a 24/7 operational environmentEverforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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