Software Engineer - Mainframe in Irving, TX.
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U.S. Bank is seeking the position of Software Engineer - Mainframe in Irving, TX., The Software Engineer - Mainframe will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, operating, and maintain products related to mainframe software. Develop and maintain COBOL, Focus programs for batch and online processing using Endeavor IDE, IDZ and GitLab, ensuring proper handling of flat files, VSAM datasets, and DB2 tables with robust exception management. Develop and maintain CICS programs for real-time transaction processing, configure the CICS Tran codes and troubleshoot CICS regions and transactions, and ensure seamless integration with VSAM, DB2 to maintain data integrity. Create and update JCL scripts to schedule and execute batch jobs, validate job dependencies, resolve abends such as S0C7 and S0C4, and utilize utilities like SORT, IDCAMS, ICETOOL and IEBGENER for data manipulation and file management, utilize the tools like file manager, file aid to validate the file data, Utilize the SDSF, SAR to validate the run details in spool. Execute DB2 SQL queries using SPUFI for data retrieval and updates against the DB2 tables, optimize SQL for performance, and manage database maintenance using DB2 utilities such as COPY, LOAD, UNLOAD, REORG, and RUNSTATS. Perform & Validate unit and integration testing for new and modified programs, utilize tools such as IBM Debug Tool, Abend-AID, and File-AID for debugging and data validation, and document test results to ensure compliance with standards. Constantly creates optimal designs adhering to architectural best practices including considering scalability, reliability and performance of systems/contexts affected. Perform analysis on failures, propose design changes, and encourage operational improvements. Conduct code reviews to provide guidance on engineering best practices and compliance with development procedures. Utilize the following specialized tools, technologies, and/or processes: COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM; Agile software development lifecycle and DevOps principles; algorithms, data structures, architectural design patterns and best practices. Review tasks criticality and ensures they are appropriately prioritized and sized for incremental delivery, anticipates and communicates by lockers and delays before they require escalation. Position may allow working from home within commuting distance of worksite location. Multiple Position.
Requirements
Requires at least a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Applied Computer Science or Computer Science plus 3 years (36 months) of experience as a software developer, consultant, or related., Requires at least a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Applied Computer Science or Computer Science plus 3 years (36 months) of experience as a software developer, consultant, or related. Must possess 3 years (36 months) of experience with all of the following: (a) completing requirement analysis and delivering high and low-level functional designs; (b) working with AGILE methodology; (c) designing, developing, and maintaining databases including DB2; (d) mainframe development using programming languages COBOL, JCL, CICS, SQL, and REXX; (e) working with flat files, VSAMs, and GDGs in file systems; (f) conducting integration testing within applications and also between applications; (g) monitoring system performance including detecting and resolving problems using IBM Debug and DTCN; (h) tracking projects and project management in Jira; and (i) utilizing Changeman, Bitbucket, and IBM IDZ for code versioning. Employer will accept a combination of degrees or diplomas as meeting the Master's degree requirement. Position may allow working from home within commuting distance of worksite location. U.S. Bank is subject to and conducts background checks consistent with the regulatory requirements applicable to our industry and operations.
In lieu of at least a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Applied Computer Science or Computer Science plus 3 years (36 months) of experience as a software developer, consultant, or related, will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Applied Computer Science or Computer Science plus 5 years of experience as a software developer, consultant, or related and 5 years with all of the skills listed above.
Base pay range may vary if an offer is made for work in a different location. Pay Range: $110,693 - $155,000. (#LI-NDI #LI-DNI #LI-DNP #DE-DNP #IND-DNP)
Benefits & conditions
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic term and optional term life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
- Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
- Adoption assistance
- Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.