Software Engineer IV

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in mainframe development to join an enterprise technology team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting mission-critical business applications in a collaborative Agile environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with COBOL development, production support, and mainframe technologies while working closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain enterprise software applications.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release activities.
• Develop high-quality, production-ready code while following established coding standards.
• Perform application design, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and ongoing maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production issues in both batch and real-time environments.
• Support application enhancements, upgrades, and issue resolution.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Conduct code reviews and recommend performance improvements.
• Ensure application security, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, automation, and DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

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• Strong experience with production incident triage and troubleshooting.
• Expert-level proficiency in:

• COBOL
• Easytrieve
• JCL
• CICS
• TSO

• Experience supporting both batch and online production environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience with:

• Jira
• ISPW/Topaz
• Agile methodologies

• Previous experience within the insurance or financial services industry is preferred.
• Relevant technical certifications are a plus.

Desired Skills

• Experience working across enterprise technology environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Experience with database technologies and code versioning tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, reliable software solutions., Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

4.04.0 out of 5 stars Peoria, IL 61601 Hybrid work $100,000 - $145,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays, Salary Range: $100,000-$145,000 per year

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.