Software Engineer [Multiple Positions Available]
Summary
This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe-based software solutions within the financial sector. The engineer will work across the full SDLC using technologies such as COBOL, Java, Apache Kafka, and various mainframe-specific tools to ensure system performance and integration.
DESCRIPTION:
Duties: Design, develop and implement software solutions. Solve business problems through innovation and engineering practices. Involved in all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including analyzing requirements, incorporating architectural standards into application design specifications, documenting application specifications, translating technical requirements into programmed application modules, and developing or enhancing software application modules. Identify or troubleshoot application code-related issues. Take active role in code reviews to ensure solutions are aligned to pre-defined architectural specifications. Assist with design reviews by recommending ways to incorporate requirements into designs and information or data flows. Participate in project planning sessions with project managers, business analysts, and team members to analyze business requirements and outline proposed solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum education and experience required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field of study plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or as Software Engineer, Software Developer, Associate (IT), IT Consultant, Module Lead, or related occupation.
Skills Required: This position requires experience with the following: developing and maintaining applications using COBOL, ensuring robust and efficient mainframe solutions; using Apache Kafka to build real-time data pipelines and streaming applications that enable seamless data flow and processing; implementing automated testing frameworks using Cucumber for delivery and continuous integration; managing source code and performing version control using GIT; Conduct performance testing to identify bottlenecks and optimize application performance; Splunk for monitoring, analyzing, and visualizing machine-generated data; Virtual Storage Access Method for data storage and retrieval in mainframe environments; Employing Changeman for version control and change management to deploy and maintain applications; developing and managing Customer Information Control System applications for transaction processing in mainframe environments; Scheduling and monitoring batch jobs using CA7; designing and optimizing databases using DB2 to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability; developing and consuming REST APIs to seamlessly integrate different systems and applications; Developing applications using Java to enhance functionality and interoperability in mainframe environments; Implementing ZOS Connect API to integrate mainframe applications with modern web and mobile applications; Developing and optimizing programs using Mainframe Assembler.
Job Location: 880 Powder Mill Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803.
Full-Time.