Mainframe Developer

This is not a remote role, you are required to sit onsite

This is not C2C

**Join a leading financial services firm, partnered with Aquent, where your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining the stability and efficiency of mission-critical systems that serve millions of users daily.** This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your deep mainframe development skills to make a tangible impact, ensuring the seamless operation of core applications that are vital to our business. You'll be instrumental in implementing robust solutions, driving innovation within a dynamic Agile environment, and collaborating with a talented team dedicated to excellence.

**About Our Partner**

Our partner is a premier financial services institution renowned for its commitment to innovation and client success. They empower individuals and institutions to achieve their financial goals through a comprehensive suite of services and cutting-edge technology. With a focus on reliability and security, they are constantly evolving their platforms to meet the demands of a fast-paced global market. By joining their team, you'll be part of an organization that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement, working on systems that underpin critical operations.

**The Impact You'll Make**

As a vital member of our Agile team, you will be at the forefront of developing and enhancing the robust mainframe applications that are the backbone of our operations. Your work will directly influence the performance and reliability of critical COBOL/DB2 systems, ensuring that our services remain uninterrupted and highly efficient. You'll implement essential code changes, meticulously test your work, and collaborate across teams to deliver solutions that directly support our strategic objectives and uphold our commitment to excellence. This role offers the chance to apply your extensive experience to complex challenges, driving forward the stability and innovation of our core technology infrastructure.

**What You'll Do**

* Implement essential code changes to COBOL programs, copybooks, JCL, and DB2 stored procedures.

* Conduct thorough unit testing for all code changes and additions (COBOL, copybooks, JCL, DB2 SPs) to ensure quality and reliability.

* Provide crucial support to Quality Assurance teams during integration and regression testing, actively reproducing and diagnosing defects.

* Engage actively in Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, contributing to a collaborative and iterative development process.

* Coordinate seamlessly with internal teams to validate dependencies and ensure smooth integrations.

* Collaborate with external vendors as needed to test and validate critical dependencies.

* Document all changes and testing results comprehensively, and manage tasks and defects effectively using industry-standard tools.

**What You'll Bring (Must-Haves)**

* 10+ years of robust COBOL development experience.

* Practical, hands-on knowledge of DB2, including the development and maintenance of stored procedures.

* Proficiency in JCL and operational experience within a z/OS/MVS environment.

* Demonstrated experience in performing comprehensive unit testing for mainframe artifacts.

* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and active participation in team ceremonies.

* Experience utilizing JIRA and Confluence for work management, task tracking, and documentation.

* Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, essential for effective cross-team interactions.

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.

**What Will Set You Apart (Nice-to-Haves)**

* Experience with mainframe change/release management tools.

* Familiarity with VSAM, IMS, or other mainframe databases.

* Exposure to mainframe debugging and performance optimization tools.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.