Mainframe Developer with Assembler

Mainframe Developer Job Summary This position reports to the IT Application Manager and is responsible for the development, deployment, and support of new and existing applications to meet the current and future needs of the business. Senior Programmer Analysts participate in all phases of the System Development Life Cycle as needed, applying expert knowledge of system interaction and business familiarity to meet business needs. This work is performed as part of a team or as a team lead, depending on the project. PriMARY Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate with clients and other I.T. personnel in analyzing system requests, developing specifications for new system development projects or for maintenance to existing mainframe-based applications. Adhere to System Development Life Cycle standards, including preparation of project-related documents as requested by the Project Manager. Make design changes to programs, either alone or in concert with other programmers. Prepare unit and integration test plans for program changes, and in cooperation with clients and other I.T. personnel, perform the testing. Conduct thorough problem analysis in regard to technical system and application programs; documents findings and proposes problem resolution alternatives. Some on-call responsibilities to support production as needed. Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences Communicate project progress and issues as needed. Prepare user and operational documentation for programming work performed. Serve as a Project Lead for smaller or less complex projects Serve as a mentor for less experienced programmer/analysts as needed. Serve as a 'go-to' resource for complex questions. Be a participatory team member, share knowledge, assist with projects as needed and suggest improvements for the system development process. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 8+ years experience performing system development and support for mainframe-based applications. Proven experience in meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities. Proven ability to work with clients in developing system solutions to business needs Mastery of mainframe development tools: IBM Assembler Language is a must, COBOL, Easytrieve, CICS, VSAM, VSE/DOS. Master of VSE tools such as: SyncSort, IDCAMS, CECI, CEDF, FTP, or any other third party toolset. Client/Server technology skills a plus. Working with .TXT, .XLS files and SQL is also a plus, but not required. Working skills for MS Office suite of products also preferred (Word, Excel, Visio) Working knowledge of systems development life cycle and use of structured methodologies and techniques (Waterfall, Agile). Experience working in a team environment. Strong technical, analytical and communication skills. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent work experience. Insurance industry experience in life, health and annuity a plus. Travel would be very rare. Would be on an as needed basis. VDart: Digital Consulting & Staffing Solutions VDart is a leading digital consulting and staffing company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. VDart is one of the top staffing companies in USA & also provides technology solutions, supporting businesses in their digital transformation journey. Digital consulting services, Digital consulting agency Core Services: Digital consulting and transformation solutions Comprehensive staffing services (contract, temporary, permanent placements) Talent management and workforce solutions Technology implementation services Key Industries: VDart primarily serves industries such as automotive and mobility, banking and finance, healthcare and life sciences, and energy and utilities. VDart - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations Notable Partnership: VDart Digital has been a consistently strong supplier for Toyota since 2017 Digital Transformation Consulting & Strategy Services | VDart Digital , demonstrating their capability in large-scale digital transformation projects. With over 17 years of experience, VDart combines staffing expertise with technology solutions to help organizations modernize their operations and build skilled workforce capabilities across multiple sectors.