Job Description :
Mainframe Developer
Location: Torrance, CA
Duration: 1+ Year Possibility Of Extension

Locals Preferred

Responsibilities
Codes and performs unit and integration testing of software to ensure proper and efficient execution and adherence to business and technical requirements
Codes, tests, and debugs new software or makes enhancements to existing software
Writes programs according to specifications from higher level staff or business analysts
Develops technical documentation
Resolves in a timely manner problems that arise with existing production applications to ensure the efficient and proper functioning of application components
Collaborates with technical staff to learn and understand software problems
Generates a variety of complex and periodic reports and/or data through database management, data administration and data extraction techniques
Provides general system users and management with system analysis and feedback
Influences system design by identifying and recommending design and requirements needs for software enhancements
Mentors and coaches less experienced staff
Maximizes the efficiency of the various software systems by implementing, monitoring, testing, and auditing new software programs

Musts
BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience
Demonstrates working knowledge of MVS/zOS JCL
Demonstrates working knowledge of programming (Cobol, DB2, CICS, VSAM & ASM)
Demonstrates a basic understanding of Windows Server environment
Advanced capability in software construction, testing, infrastructure, configuration and operating standards
Advanced corporate knowledge and understands how a change would affect multiple applications
Advanced ability to make recommendations/decisions in application and program design, standards and program enhancements
Advanced ability to utilize system traces and debugging tools for problem/issue resolution
Advanced ability to analyze and model business functions, processes and information flow within or between systems
Advanced ability to provide guidance and mentoring on programming

Daily Tasks Performed
Incident/ problem management and resolution, Support user''s questions regarding "how to" issues in the different areas of support as well as some related areas.
Assigned to units of work, varies from enhancements to team member on a large project.
Responsible for gathering requirements, functional and Detailed analysis/design, testing (unit, integration, system, user acceptance), implementation, documentation, warranty.
Providing status to Project Manager/Lead, as needed.
Analysis/Design roughly 30-40%, Development (code, unit test, int test, system test, UAT, Implement, Warranty) roughly 60-70%.
Coordinate with IBM install/update new versions of mainframe applications and testing as time for such tasks come up
Install new version of web application and testing as time for such tasks come up.
             

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