Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Mainframe Software Engineer (COBOL/Debit Processing) position! This is a 6+ month contract opportunity and will be onsite in Buffalo, NY in the United States. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C arrangements.
What You'll Be Doing:
Provide designs, specifications, and development of new or existing applications.
Serve as a principal application designer for major modifications, ensuring solutions are technologically sound.
Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design, and development.
Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks on small to large scope projects.
Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans.
Participate in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.
Prepare and review test data, execute detailed test plans, and perform debugging as needed.
Prepare thorough, clear technical/functional specifications and update system documentation.
Recommend new technology, policies, or processes to improve efficiencies and resolve deficiencies.
Ensure adherence to development standards and procedures.
Maintain efficient operation of supported applications and provide issue resolution.
What You'll Need to Have:
Hands-on experience working in mainframe environments, supporting and maintaining enterprise applications.
Strong experience with Retail Banking, Debit Card processing systems and related transaction workflows.
Proficiency in COBOL, CICS, JCL, Panvalet and online real-time processing.
Familiarity with application development software and hardware platforms.
Proficient with debit cards, migration and modernization.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong communication skills, with prior experience presenting to stakeholders.
Experience coordinating between applications and business units.