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The Mainframe Developer is responsible for all work activities associated with the analysis, design, testing, and documentation of new or modified applications. In addition to these duties, you will also be required to provide troubleshooting support for applications already in production.

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong working knowledge of COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and IMS. You should also be familiar with DevOps concepts and tools such as Jenkins and Git. Additionally, good communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

This individual must have extensive experience with Mainframe development and troubleshooting tools, as well as experience in a variety of industries, including banking, finance, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing and government. The ideal candidate should possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills, be highly organized, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The role requires the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather report requirements and provide recommendations for improvements. 

Responsibilities

• Technical design, development and testing of Mainframe software solutions
• Participate in the technical design, development, and implementation of application components.
• Utilizes standard procedures and techniques to write new programs of moderate complexity (programs involving match/merge processing, utilization of DB2 tables, and web site delivery)
• Designs and codes programs, creates test transactions, and writes documentation that describes installation and operating procedures
• Utilizes standard procedures and techniques to write new programs of moderate complexity (programs involving match/merge processing, utilization of DB2 tables, and web site delivery)
• Understands and follows the Software Development Life Cycle
• Analyses and resolves issues and incidents with the application
• Interacts with stakeholders by responding to any support questions
• Collaboration with product management on business requirements and requested functionality
• Attends daily stand-ups and actively participate in development activities such as peer reviews, demos, and support
• Problem diagnosis and resolution of issues that are impacting the functionality and usability of the software in production
• Employ best-practices and standards with security and privacy in mind

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

At Techstra Solutions, we help top companies and brands achieve the business value of Digital and Talent Transformation. We believe there are three components in successful business transformation: Business Strategy, Technology and Talent. It is the coming together of these three disciplines that enable companies to take full advantage of opportunities. It differentiates us. Our approach is holistic and all encompassing. We consider the full picture as we guide our clients on this journey.

We are experts in transformation, business strategy, technology, innovation, and human capital management. We deliver our expertise through client consulting, innovative staffing solutions and software development. From strategy through implementation, we are dedicated to bringing our clients world-class business and talent solutions that fit strategic requirements and most importantly, deliver results.

Requirements & Skills

• Application development experience in design, coding, testing and debugging with mainframe skills such as CICS, VSAM, COBOL, DB2, JCL, Zeke, File Aid, Changeman, AbendAid
• Mapping, tracking, and reporting of all mainframe configuration items (JCL, Programs, Files, Databases, Transactions, etc.) for application impact analysis, alerting, asset tracking, and charge-back
• IBM Mainframe skills such as but not limited to: TSO/ISPF, JCL, REXX, Endevor.
• SQL query coding techniques.
• Windows Server, IIS, Adobe ColdFusion or comparable web development tools and practices.
• Windows Desktop and Office Products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.

About Techstra Solutions

At Techstra Solutions, we help top companies and brands achieve the business value of Digital and Talent Transformation. We believe there are three components in successful business transformation: Business Strategy, Technology and Talent. It is the coming together of these three disciplines that enable companies to take full advantage of opportunities. It differentiates us. Our approach is holistic and all encompassing. We consider the full picture as we guide our clients on this journey. We are experts in transformation, social business strategy, technology, innovation, and human capital management. We deliver our expertise through client consulting, innovative staffing solutions and software development. From strategy through implementation, we are dedicated to bringing our clients world-class business and talent solutions that fit strategic requirements and most importantly, deliver results. At Techstra Solutions we welcome the disruptive, innovative, creative and analytical to be a part of our team and help us build our company. Our employees have an important responsibility – to help us co-create our future. We value and encourage input beyond the role for which you ar...e hired. We believe in treating people with respect and are committed to demonstrating integrity in all that we do – internally, as well as externally with our clients, vendors, partners, and the world around us. This commitment is what makes Techstra Solutions a great place to work.

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