Senior Mainframe Developer

Akkodis View all jobs
Dearborn, MI, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$124,800.0 - $145,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Application Testing Batch Processing Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) Software Quality Continuous Integration IBM DB2 Github Job Control Language (JCL)
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Mainframes Software Engineering Z/OS Tso/ispf Enterprise Software Applications Performance Testing GitHub Copilot Large Language Models Information Technology Restful APIs

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer for a Contract with a client in Dearborn, MI (Hybrid). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining enterprise software applications while delivering scalable solutions across the full software development lifecycle., Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications and mainframe solutions using COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, and z/OS technologies. Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable software designs, APIs, and technical solutions. Perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot production issues, and provide application support to ensure system stability and performance. Develop and execute software testing strategies, including application testing, performance testing, and quality assurance activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver enhancements, integrations, and continuous improvements. Leverage AI-assisted development tools, CI/CD practices, and modern engineering methodologies to improve code quality, productivity, and delivery efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. 10+ years of IT experience, including 8+ years of hands-on software development and application support experience. Strong expertise in Mainframe technologies including COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, z/OS, TSO/ISPF, batch processing, and application troubleshooting. Experience with Agile development, software testing, REST APIs, GitHub, root cause analysis, and AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and LLM-based coding solutions.

Benefits & conditions

Pay Details: $60.00 to $70.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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