Looking for a worker to be in Austin, TX. Onsite 3-4 days a week.
Seeking a Mainframe Developer, with 10+ years of development experience, to implement and test changes to mission critical COBOL/DB2 applications. The role works in an Agile/Scrum team, collaborates with internal teams, and uses JIRA/Confluence for work tracking and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Implement code changes to COBOL programs, copybooks, JCL, and DB2 stored procedures.
Unit test all code changes and additions (COBOL, copybooks, JCL, DB2 SPs).
Support QA during integration and regression testing; reproduce and help diagnose defects.
Participate in Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups.
Coordinate with Schwab internal teams to validate dependencies and integrations.
Work with external vendors where necessary to test and validate dependencies.
Document changes and testing results in Confluence; manage tasks and defects in JIRA.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong COBOL development experience.
Practical knowledge of DB2 (including stored procedures).
JCL and z/OS/MVS operational experience.
Experience performing unit testing for mainframe artifacts.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and participation in team ceremonies.
Experience using JIRA and Confluence for work management and documentation.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross team interactions.
Preferred
Experience with ChangeMan or other mainframe change/release tools.
Familiarity with VSAM, IMS, or other mainframe databases.
Exposure to mainframe debugging and performance tools.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
location: Lone Tree, Colorado
job type: Contract
salary: $45 - 50 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Implement code changes to COBOL programs, copybooks, JCL, and DB2 stored procedures.
- Unit test all code changes and additions (COBOL, copybooks, JCL, DB2 SPs).
- Support QA during integration and regression testing; reproduce and help diagnose defects.
- Participate in Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups.
- Coordinate with Schwab internal teams to validate dependencies and integrations.
- Work with external vendors where necessary to test and validate dependencies.
- Document changes and testing results in Confluence; manage tasks and defects in JIRA.
qualifications:
Strong COBOL development experience.
Practical knowledge of DB2 (including stored procedures).
JCL and z/OS/MVS operational experience.
Experience performing unit testing for mainframe artifacts.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and participation in team ceremonies.
Experience using JIRA and Confluence for work management and documentation.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross team interactions.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
