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TSR is a relationship-based, customer-focused IT and technical services staffing company.

For over 40 years TSR, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, TSR Consulting Services, have prospered in the Information Technology staffing business, earning the respect of companies both large and small with well refined candidate screening, timely placement, and a real understanding of the right skill sets required by our clients.

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Mainframe Developer

Job Description

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #82660

Our client, a leading financial services company is hiring a Mainframe Developer on a long-term contract basis.
Job ID 82660

Work Location:
New York, NY – Hybrid    
Summary:
The ideal candidate will develop quality software across banking product domains and is proficient with various Mainframe development tools and techniques. The individual should be experienced with COBOL/JCL, DB2 including modelling and performance tuning, possess good problem-solving skills, and take ownership of items independently while tracking to closure. The candidate will liaise with global teams to understand requirements, develop high quality code, and deliver projects. The position requires attention to detail, coupled with ownership, to ensure the delivery of high-quality applications.
Responsibilities:

  • Create high quality code while adhering to development best practices.
  • Ensure developed code is in alignment with system architecture and integration design standards.
  • Actively contribute and participate in design and architecture discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile Sprint planning sessions.
  • Extensively work as part of a global multi-discipline team (BA, DEV, QA, and Infrastructure) and ensure application stability and availability.

Required Skills:

  • 5-7+ years of hands-on development experience and technical expertise in delivering solutions using with COBOL, JCL.
  • 5-7+ years of hands-on experience with DB2, including modelling and performance tuning.
  • 5-7+ years of hands-on experience in continuous delivery of major transactional production systems; scalability, reliability, etc.
  • 3+ Years hands-on experience working within an Agile framework using Agile software/tools (e.g., JIRA, etc.).
  • Knowledge of both the Waterfall and Agile SDLC.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with optimization of mainframe processes.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Ability to take ownership of the tasks assigned and work independently.
  • Willingness to learn and grow.

Preferred Skills:

  • Prior experience working in the Financial Services Industry.
  • Knowledge of CICS, REXX, MQ, and CICS webservice will be of added advantage.
  • Working knowledge of distributed programming languages.

Education:
Minimum BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Pay: $58-$77 per hour.

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