Apex Systems
Mainframe App Programmer
Apex Systems is seeking multiple applicants for a client in Birmingham, AL. Email your resume to Akirkpatrick@apexsystems.com. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Location: Hybrid in Charlotte, Birmingham, Atlanta, or Nashville Duration: 6-12 month contract Pay: Highly competitive and negotiable Job Description
As a Mainframe Developer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions for CICS-based products leveraging COBOL language on the IBM Mainframe (z Series) based platforms. Leveraging your expertise in COBOL, you will contribute to the enhancement of our flagship products and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions to our clients. Design, develop, and maintain software applications for IBM z/OS and CICS environment. Write efficient, maintainable, and scalable code in Cobol, and ability to debug. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Perform unit testing and debugging to ensure the functionality and performance of developed solutions. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in development practices. Create technical documents; review, edit, and offer suggestions to others with appropriate oral and written communications. Concise and diplomatic. Qualifications
Experience with mainframe communication systems, components, and toolsets. Strong understanding of ISO 8583 and ISO20022 (a plus) messaging methodologies. Strong understanding of ISPW (Code Pipeline), code promotion, code check in, peer reviews, and testing and development best practices. Vendor exposure and relationships preferred with vendors such as FIS, Fiserv, ACI, First Data, and other payment-related systems. Understand waterfall and/or Agile processes and understanding of high-availability concepts. Exposure to CICD concepts, branching/merging methodologies for code development and management. Strong understanding of test-driven development, and unit, integration, and regression testing methodologies. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and (ALM) methodologies. Excellent problem-solving skills, troubleshooting complex systems, and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Good communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. Must Have (Requirements)
Strong domain/industry experience in EFT, Payments, Core Banking technologies. Strong product development and highly proficiency in COBOL programming languages. Proven experience in Mainframe development, with expertise in IBM z/OS 2.6 and 3.1, DB2, MQ, and CICS (5.6, and 6.1 preferred). Experience with CICS Command-level application programming. Working knowledge and understanding of VSAM, JCL, DFSORT, IBM Utilities, SNA, TCP/IP, and TSO/ISPF. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
Apex Systems is seeking multiple applicants for a client in Birmingham, AL. Email your resume to Akirkpatrick@apexsystems.com. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Location: Hybrid in Charlotte, Birmingham, Atlanta, or Nashville Duration: 6-12 month contract Pay: Highly competitive and negotiable Job Description
As a Mainframe Developer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions for CICS-based products leveraging COBOL language on the IBM Mainframe (z Series) based platforms. Leveraging your expertise in COBOL, you will contribute to the enhancement of our flagship products and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions to our clients. Design, develop, and maintain software applications for IBM z/OS and CICS environment. Write efficient, maintainable, and scalable code in Cobol, and ability to debug. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Perform unit testing and debugging to ensure the functionality and performance of developed solutions. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in development practices. Create technical documents; review, edit, and offer suggestions to others with appropriate oral and written communications. Concise and diplomatic. Qualifications
Experience with mainframe communication systems, components, and toolsets. Strong understanding of ISO 8583 and ISO20022 (a plus) messaging methodologies. Strong understanding of ISPW (Code Pipeline), code promotion, code check in, peer reviews, and testing and development best practices. Vendor exposure and relationships preferred with vendors such as FIS, Fiserv, ACI, First Data, and other payment-related systems. Understand waterfall and/or Agile processes and understanding of high-availability concepts. Exposure to CICD concepts, branching/merging methodologies for code development and management. Strong understanding of test-driven development, and unit, integration, and regression testing methodologies. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and (ALM) methodologies. Excellent problem-solving skills, troubleshooting complex systems, and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Good communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. Must Have (Requirements)
Strong domain/industry experience in EFT, Payments, Core Banking technologies. Strong product development and highly proficiency in COBOL programming languages. Proven experience in Mainframe development, with expertise in IBM z/OS 2.6 and 3.1, DB2, MQ, and CICS (5.6, and 6.1 preferred). Experience with CICS Command-level application programming. Working knowledge and understanding of VSAM, JCL, DFSORT, IBM Utilities, SNA, TCP/IP, and TSO/ISPF. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.