Senior Mainframe Developer / Technical Lead

SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer / Technical Lead for a hybrid opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. The Candidate will provide both hands-on development expertise and technical leadership in support of enterprise mainframe applications that are critical to business operations. This role requires a seasoned professional who can drive development efforts, mentor team members, coordinate technical activities, and contribute to strategic application enhancements.

Required Qualifications of the Senior Mainframe Developer / Technical Lead:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in application development, systems testing, application support, or related information technology functions.
• Strong experience developing and supporting enterprise mainframe applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following technologies: COBOL, JCL, DB2, and IMS.
• Experience analyzing business requirements and translating them into effective technical solutions.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex application and production issues.
• Experience leading development efforts, coordinating technical tasks, or serving in a technical leadership capacity.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and accountability.

• Experience working with CICS in enterprise mainframe environments.
• Prior team lead, technical lead, or workstream coordination experience.
• Experience mentoring and coaching developers.
• Exposure to application modernization or system transformation initiatives.
• Strong task management and project coordination capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.

• Design, develop, maintain, and support enterprise mainframe applications and related system components.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to development team members while promoting development best practices.
• Coordinate development activities, assist with prioritization efforts, and support successful project execution.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and develop scalable, reliable solutions using mainframe technologies.
• Troubleshoot production issues, resolve application defects, and support ongoing system stability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enhancements, support modernization initiatives, and maintain technical documentation.

Work Location: Hybrid work arrangement requiring onsite presence Tuesday through Thursday in Columbia, SC, with additional onsite attendance as needed based on business requirements.

Compensation / Benefits:
Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage,
and 401(k) with match.

***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***