Senior Mainframe Developer at Kforce Inc in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Grand Rapids, MI that is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer. Take your mainframe expertise to the next level while working on exciting, high-impact projects that bridge the gap between legacy systems and modern, cloud-driven solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Modernize & Innovate: Work on optimizing and modernizing our critical legacy mainframe systems, driving innovation and improving system performance to meet the needs of the future


• Collaborate: Partner with a talented team of developers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security


• Problem-Solve: Dive into complex technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and provide robust, sustainable solutions in a fast-paced environment


• Maintain & Improve: Ensure the ongoing stability and performance of our core systems, leveraging your deep understanding of COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and other mainframe technologies


• Bridge Old and New: Assist with integrating mainframe systems with modern technologies like cloud services and data analytics platforms that we are looking to leverage


• Mentor: Share your wealth of knowledge with junior team members, providing guidance and training to help them grow

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of hands-on mainframe applications experience working with COBOL, JCL, VSAM


• 3+ years of hands-on experience with DB2 and CICS


• 3+ years of hands-on experience in development project life cycle activities and maintenance projects


• Experience working on web based applications


• Proven experience creating and deploying stored procedures in DB2


• In-depth Systems Analysis experience required


• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• May need to work some on-call hours to support application/production (hours will be adjusted so rule out overtime)


• Ability to work within a diverse, co-located, multi-cultural and multiple stakeholder environment


• Strong background in mainframe technologies, including COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM/DB2, and online applications with at least 5+ years of hands-on development experience


• Modern Mindset: While you're an expert in legacy systems, you're also excited by the challenge of integrating them into modern infrastructure and eager to learn about new technologies


• Problem Solver: You thrive in situations that require creative solutions and have a natural ability to think critically under pressure


• Team Player: You enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and are a strong communicator who can translate technical jargon into clear, actionable plans


• Adaptability: You are comfortable working in a rapidly evolving environment, managing both legacy technologies and cutting-edge digital transformations

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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