Lead Mainframe Developer
About the Role and Job:
Job Title
: Application Development Team Leader
Location:
Duluth, GA
Model:
Hybrid
Job Type
: Full time
/ Contract
This job posting is for an existing, active vacancy and we are seeking team leaded with experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex IBM z/OS applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2.
Responsibilities
Qualifications Essential Functions:
Performs Project Management functions
Assists with analysis on proposed projects, providing input to system design solutions based on business requirements
Reviews and approves technical specifications
Provides Business users and IT Management with time estimates and target dates
Plans and organizes programming tasks in order to meet target dates
Monitors project progress and makes adjustments in workflow, personnel and target dates as needed
Conducts system walk-throughs with programming team and business users
Reports project status, problems and concerns to IT management and business users
Coordinates with Business Users, other IT Development teams, Data Center, Information System Security and 3rd parties as needed on projects
Coordinates security and audit considerations with users and Internal Audit department
Reviews developer test plans and test results
Reviews Business User Acceptance test plans and test results
Performs various IT organizational functions
Maintains assigned project information via our Project Tracking Systems
Creates and maintains project plans
Maintains good user relations
Meets with Business users and IT management to determine project priorities
Provides on-call support for each of our environments (production, user integration test UAT, and systems integration test SIT)
Evaluates new software products/releases as needed
Performs team management functions
Supervises team of multiple Mainframe Developers
Supervises contractors, including assistance with managing budget for contractors
Ensures adherence to architectural and development guidelines and is informed of emerging technology at the company
Contributes to technology improvements used across the team for project and allocation management
Maintains team member performance review and attendance records
Writes and conducts performance review and determines merit increases with IT management
Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures. Keeps team members informed of any changes
Resolves conflicts with/among team members
Assists IT management in staffing decisions and selection
Assists with Project Implementation Plans and UAT / Production Promote tasks
Conducts team meetings as needed
Trains/coaches team members in proper programming methods and techniques
Qualifications
10 years of work experience in IT, with Programming background and 3 to 5 years project management experience over Mainframe Projects
4-year IT college degree a plus
3 to 5 years management experience
Experience in COBOL, DB2, CICS, and JCL in a z/OS environment is required
Experience with Distributed programming skills is a plus
Experience with Agile and Waterfall project methodologies
Experience in project life cycle phases including analysis, design, programming and implementation
Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Advanced interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
AI tools may assist in the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team based on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates."
*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.
Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at
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Job Title
: Application Development Team Leader
Location:
Duluth, GA
Model:
Hybrid
Job Type
: Full time
/ Contract
This job posting is for an existing, active vacancy and we are seeking team leaded with experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex IBM z/OS applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2.
Responsibilities
Qualifications Essential Functions:
Performs Project Management functions
Assists with analysis on proposed projects, providing input to system design solutions based on business requirements
Reviews and approves technical specifications
Provides Business users and IT Management with time estimates and target dates
Plans and organizes programming tasks in order to meet target dates
Monitors project progress and makes adjustments in workflow, personnel and target dates as needed
Conducts system walk-throughs with programming team and business users
Reports project status, problems and concerns to IT management and business users
Coordinates with Business Users, other IT Development teams, Data Center, Information System Security and 3rd parties as needed on projects
Coordinates security and audit considerations with users and Internal Audit department
Reviews developer test plans and test results
Reviews Business User Acceptance test plans and test results
Performs various IT organizational functions
Maintains assigned project information via our Project Tracking Systems
Creates and maintains project plans
Maintains good user relations
Meets with Business users and IT management to determine project priorities
Provides on-call support for each of our environments (production, user integration test UAT, and systems integration test SIT)
Evaluates new software products/releases as needed
Performs team management functions
Supervises team of multiple Mainframe Developers
Supervises contractors, including assistance with managing budget for contractors
Ensures adherence to architectural and development guidelines and is informed of emerging technology at the company
Contributes to technology improvements used across the team for project and allocation management
Maintains team member performance review and attendance records
Writes and conducts performance review and determines merit increases with IT management
Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures. Keeps team members informed of any changes
Resolves conflicts with/among team members
Assists IT management in staffing decisions and selection
Assists with Project Implementation Plans and UAT / Production Promote tasks
Conducts team meetings as needed
Trains/coaches team members in proper programming methods and techniques
Qualifications
10 years of work experience in IT, with Programming background and 3 to 5 years project management experience over Mainframe Projects
4-year IT college degree a plus
3 to 5 years management experience
Experience in COBOL, DB2, CICS, and JCL in a z/OS environment is required
Experience with Distributed programming skills is a plus
Experience with Agile and Waterfall project methodologies
Experience in project life cycle phases including analysis, design, programming and implementation
Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Advanced interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
AI tools may assist in the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team based on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates."
*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.
Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at
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