• Job Description

  Req#: JPC - 10177297

  Role: Mainframe Developer

  Location: Dallas, TX ( Remote )

  Duration: 6+ months Contract Position

  Job Description :

  Responsibilities:

  Coordinate with clients and other I.T. personnel in analysing system requests, and developing specifications for new system development projects or for maintenance to existing mainframe-based applications.

  Adhere to System Development Life Cycle standards, including preparation of project-related documents as requested by the Project Manager.

  Make design changes to programs, either alone or in concert with other programmers.

  Prepare unit and integration test plans for program changes, and in cooperation with clients and other I.T. personnel, perform the testing.

  Conduct thorough problem analysis regarding technical system and application programs; document findings and propose problem resolution alternatives.

  Some on-call responsibilities to support production as needed.

  Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences

  Communicate project progress and issues as needed.

  Prepare user and operational documentation for programming work performed.

  Serve as a Project Lead for smaller or less complex projects

  Serve as a mentor for less experienced programmers/analysts as needed.

  Serve as a ‘go-to’ resource for complex questions.

  Be a participatory team member, share knowledge, assist with projects as needed, and suggest improvements for the system development process.

  Required Skills:

  8+ years’ experience performing system development and support for mainframe-based applications.

  Proven experience in meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

  Proven ability to work with clients in developing system solutions to business needs

  • Mastery of mainframe development tools: COBOL, Easy trieve, CICS, VSAM, VSE/DOS. Some Assembler knowledge also a plus.

  Master of VSE tools such as: Sync Sort, IDCAMS, CECI, CEDF, FTP, or any other third party toolset.

  Client/Server technology skills a plus. Working with .TXT, .XLS files and SQL is also a plus, but not required.

  Working skills for MS Office suite of products also preferred (Word, Excel, Visio)

  Working knowledge of systems development life cycle and use of structured methodologies and techniques (Waterfall, Agile).

  Experience working in a team environment.

  Strong technical, analytical and communication skills.

  Required Knowledge & Experience

  EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent work experience.

  • Insurance industry experience in life, health and annuity a plus.

• About the company

  United Software Group, Inc. (USG) is a Global Information Technology Consulting Company established in the year 2002 with its Headquarters in Columbus-Ohio, USA. USG is operating a business in 6 countries USA, Mexico, Canada, UK, Ireland and India. USG is a Minority Owned Enterprise (MBE) offering IT consulting, Talent Management and Staff Augmentation Solutions to its Clients. USG is recognized by INC5000 as Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is honored with A+ rating by BBB as a mark of a trustworthy customer-oriented organization. USG’s services are based on requirements specified by operational business users from different industries such as Banking & Financial, Consumer Good and Distribution, Telecommunication, Insurance, Engineering, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Retail, Manufacturing and Automotive.

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