Mainframe Developer

Title: Mainframe Developer

Location: Reston, VA (HYBRID)

Duration: 6 month Contract to Hire

Compensation: $65. 00 - $71. 00/hour

Work Requirements: USC, GC or Authorized to work in US

Mainframe Developer

Performs complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Designs, develops/codes, tests, and documents critical and complex application programs for computer systems. Works with appropriate stakeholders to define system scope and objectives and establish baselines. Establishes project standards and processes. Breaks down software requirements and creates highly complex systems. This position will support the organization by being part of a matrixed team of software development professionals providing application development expertise using the COBOL programming language and environments, Java Programming language and environments, to facilitate the on-time delivery for projects supporting our highly complex, mission-critical enrollment system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

25% Perform technical detail design, coding, testing of applications. Serves as subject matter expert for both customer and internal discussions related to maintaining and enhancing existing software systems. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users. Comply with code quality, migration and dev/ops standards and policies

25% Performs software analysis, including requirements and uses case development and design. Implements and documents source code to design specifications. Performs software testing including developing and running automated unit tests, drafting, and executing structured automated test cases. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.

25% Develops software solutions for enterprise environments and other technologies. Analyzes and implements functional and non-functional (e. g. performance, availability) requirements and designs, implements, and tests software. Performs operations & maintenance (O&M) of existing systems. Identifies areas for improvement and streamlining. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programing and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features

25% Provides direct technical support for high level, high visibility and critical trouble calls for supported applications. Works with cross functional teams to develop highly reliable software that runs at scale. Provides recommendations to infuse new technology. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team. Play a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap / architecture discussions. Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices. Mentoring of junior software engineers

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have application development expertise using the COBOL programming language and environments (CICS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, ChangeMan, Topaz. etc).

Must have Java development experience with ability to develop unit / integration test cases using Junit /TestNg.

Must have ability to understand and work with code developed by other developers.

Must have ability to work independently.

Must have experience with web services and understanding of RESTful / SOA Services.

Must have extensive experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Must have strong experience in continuous integration within DevOps environment.

Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (in English).

Must have experience with working on experience Java, Spring related technologies such as Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Integration.

Must have experience with cloud technologies in AWS.

Good to have experience working with API Management Tools.

Good to have Experience working with GIT/BitBucket.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience)

Education Details: Information Technology or Computer Science

Experience: 5-8 years experience with software development, basic coding and compilation, software architecture/design, user requirements definition and software specification development.

Our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay, 401(k)

Retirement plan

…and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions:

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at (url removed).

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.