Job Description

Title: Sr. Mainframe Lead

Location: Buffalo NY (Hybrid - Role)

Looking for Need only FT/W2 candidates.

This is a position to support our Loan Servicing Platform (Shaw Vendor). Must demonstrate ability to technically accomplish complex design, Develop, automated testing and deployment within the traditional IBM Mainframe environment. Experience should include modern IBM z development platform including: IDz, zDIH, ADDI, DBB and z/OS Connect. Strong preference to also include working knowledge of Gitlab, Sonar and automated testing. Should have demonstrated experience in Agile environments and have proficient writing skills.

Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design, and development. Play a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects. Maintain an excellent functional understanding of the supported application(s).

Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks on small to large scope projects.

Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans.

Participate with other Development, operations, and Technology staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.

Prepare and review test data and execute detailed test plans. Complete any required debugging.

Evaluate and understand complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms. Provide highly analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist business units in meeting strategic objectives.

Prepare thorough, clear technical and functional specifications and update systems documentation. Prepare charts, tables, and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems. Review documentation prepared by less experienced staff.

Prepare and review assessments to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for any scope project.

Maintain efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications.

Recommend new technology, policies, or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies. May lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software.

Follow and promote use of development standards and procedures.

Maintain a good understanding of the business being supported and its functions, processes, operations, and strategic direction.

May assist in developing expense and capital budgets.

Understand and adhere to the Companys risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Companys Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.

Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the Client Bank brand.

Maintain Client internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

Complete other related duties or projects as required, which may include playing a lead role in due diligence, cost/benefit analysis or business study activities.

Mandatory Skills

Mainframe Technologies Cobol

CICS

Panvalet

Panapt

VSAM

Xpeditor

Secondary Skills

Gitlab

Devops, IDz, zDIH

ADDI, DBB

z/OS Connect for API development and maintenance

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