Senior Mainframe Developer - Local to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Dallas

Job description

Position Description:

This position requires someone to be in a hybrid office work setting in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX.

CGI is looking for a highly motivated Senior Mainframe Developer who will demonstrate excellent skills in the development, maintenance enhancement of business applications on the Mainframe platform. The selected candidate will be responsible for working with various stakeholders, understanding the requirements, develop the most efficient code and deploy to various environments. Strong communications skills, problem solving skills and knowledge of banking systems is essential for success in this position.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

.    Development, Deployment maintenance, and enhancement of business applications on the Mainframe platform.
.    Develop, Deploy and maintain applications written in COBOL, utilizing JCL and DB2 databases.
.    Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical designs and code.
.    Create and manage DB2 databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
.    Perform unit testing and participate in system and integration testing to ensure quality.
.    Debug and resolve production issues, providing timely fixes and post-implementation support.
.    Optimize existing mainframe programs to improve efficiency and reduce CPU time.
.    Prepare detailed documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
.    Collaborate with team members on code reviews, internal tools, and process improvements.
.    Adhere to best practices in coding and design to ensure compliance and easy maintainability.
.    Participate in on-call support rotations for critical systems as needed

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

.    Candidate must have an agile mindset; An expert in Scaled Agile delivery model, experienced with agile ceremonies such as daily scrums, spring planning, sprint reviews and sprint demos
.    Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
.    Minimum of 3 years of experience in Mainframe development.
.    Strong skills in COBOL, JCL, and DB2 database management.
.    Strong experience with Endevor for automating and controlling the mainframe software development lifecycle, performing tasks like source code versioning, change tracking, authorization, impact analysis, builds, and deployments
.    Experience with Mainframe tools such as TSO/ISPF, CICS, and debugging tools.
.    Knowledge in Job Scheduling tools such as CA-7.
.    Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies.
.    Proven ability to write efficient, clean, and documented code.
.    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
.    Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
.    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Desired Skills:
.    Experience with change management and version control practices and tools.
.    Familiarity with modernization of Mainframe applications or integration with distributed systems.
.    Understanding of Mainframe optimization techniques.
.    Knowledge of additional Mainframe data management tools and utilities.
 
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $50,800.00 - $137,100.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:  
  . Competitive compensation
  . Comprehensive insurance options
  . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
  . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
  . Paid parental leave
  . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  . Wellness and Well-being programs

Skills:

·  COBOL
·  DB2
·  Endevor
·  JCL

What you can expect from us:

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.