About the role
About Client:
The Client is a prominent financial institution, boasts a diverse range of clients who benefit from its comprehensive services and exceptional customer care. With a steadfast commitment to meeting the unique needs of each individual, it has emerged as a trusted partner for countless clients across various segments.
Clients enjoy access to a wide array of banking products and solutions tailored to their financial objectives. Whether it's personal banking, business banking, wealth management, or investment services, it offers a robust suite of offerings designed to foster growth, security, and prosperity.
Rate: $60/Hr
Job Description:
Please note that ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.
If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at [email protected].
Applicant Consent:
By submitting your application, you agree to ApTask's (www.aptask.com) Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and provide your consent to receive SMS and voice call communications regarding employment opportunities that match your resume and qualifications. You understand that your personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and that you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at 732-355-8000 or [email protected]. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply.
The Client is a prominent financial institution, boasts a diverse range of clients who benefit from its comprehensive services and exceptional customer care. With a steadfast commitment to meeting the unique needs of each individual, it has emerged as a trusted partner for countless clients across various segments.
Clients enjoy access to a wide array of banking products and solutions tailored to their financial objectives. Whether it's personal banking, business banking, wealth management, or investment services, it offers a robust suite of offerings designed to foster growth, security, and prosperity.
Rate: $60/Hr
Job Description:
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer & Support Specialist with strong expertise in IBM z/OS environments.
- The role involves designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting mission-critical mainframe applications.
- The ideal candidate will have deep technical skills in COBOL, DB2, JCL, and CICS, along with experience in production support, incident management, and batch scheduling.
- Design, code, test, and deploy applications using COBOL, JCL, and DB2 (including stored procedures).
- Develop and maintain online (CICS) and batch processing systems.
- Work with VSAM files, DB2 databases, and file processing utilities (SORT).
- Ensure code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to coding standards.
- Participate in application modernization and system upgrades where required.
- Provide L2/L3 production support for mainframe applications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to batch failures, abends, and data inconsistencies.
- Support Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) batch job scheduling and monitoring.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive solutions.
- Handle incident, problem, and change management processes.
- Work with IBM MQ for message-based integrations.
- Support CICS transaction flows and troubleshoot transaction-related issues.
- Collaborate with distributed systems teams for end-to-end interface support.
- Use code management tools (e.g., LCM or similar) for version control, migration, and deployment.
- Manage code promotion across environments (DEV, QA, PROD).
- Ensure proper documentation and audit compliance.
- Collaborate with business analysts, developers, QA teams, and infrastructure teams.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
- Participate in release planning, code reviews, and design discussions.
- Platform: IBM Mainframe (z/OS)
- Programming: COBOL
- Database: DB2, DB2 Stored Procedures
- Job Control: JCL
- File Handling: VSAM
- Online Systems: CICS
- Schedulers: Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS)
- Middleware: IBM MQ
- Utilities: SORT
- Code Management: LCM or equivalent tools
- Other Tools/Knowledge: ZWDYL (or similar framework/tools)
- Experience with Hogan Banking System
- Exposure to mainframe modernization initiatives
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Automation and scripting for batch/monitoring improvements
- 8 years of experience in Mainframe Development & Support
- Strong experience in production support environments (24/7 support model preferred)
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure in production environments
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Team player with mentoring capability
- Require participation in on-call rotation
- Support for batch cycles and critical production windows
Please note that ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.
If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at [email protected].
Applicant Consent:
By submitting your application, you agree to ApTask's (www.aptask.com) Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and provide your consent to receive SMS and voice call communications regarding employment opportunities that match your resume and qualifications. You understand that your personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and that you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at 732-355-8000 or [email protected]. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply.