Java Architect with Mainframes

This position will be in support of the NYS Tax Modernization Program, which will encompass multiple projects to modernize legacy systems within the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Major areas under modernization include: Collections and Accounts Receivable Taxpayer Accounting Withholding Tax Returns Processing The selected candidate will be a lead architect for the Tax Modernization effort and provide support for maintenance activities. Specific duties include: Obtaining business requirements to develop automated applications that meet business priorities Providing lead programming duties for tax-related applications Developing and mentoring staff using various technologies, including Java, JCL, and COBOL Developing and reviewing detailed documentation for system and program change requirements Assisting and providing guidance through all phases of the project management life cycle Developing unit test plans and conducting unit testing and debugging of all code changes Coordinating the migration of all code changes from development environment into user test environment Assisting team members using distributed technologies, including Java, DB2, XML, and XQuery Providing support for defects and issue resolution Mandatory requirements include: 14+ years of experience Making high-level design choices and dictating technical standards Designing multi-leveled architecture or component interactions of a large-scale software system Requirements also include: 84 months of experience with a Government Taxation organization 84 months of systems analysis and design experience in multi-tiered transactional systems 60 months of experience with Java programming in an IBM environment 84 months of experience with IBM AIX DB2, IBM MVS JCL, IBM MQ-Series, and TSO 48 months of experience with CICS in a mainframe environment 84 months of experience with COBOL programming in an IBM Mainframe Environment This is a 100% onsite position.

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