What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Programmer position at PTR Global?
Mainframe Support Software Engineer IV - COBOL, Easytrieve
Hoover AL- Must be within 2 hours of the Birmingham office to go onsite 1 time per month
$75/hr w2 benefits
8 month initial contract duration
Main Mainframe skills needed: COBOL, Easytrieve
Job Description:
- At Client, the Software Engineer oversees application development, modification, and maintenance of applications.
- This position monitors system applications, ensures systems run smoothly, and creates reports and other documentation outlining findings/solutions.
- This position sits within Client's Technology department.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversees development and installation of new hardware and software
- Provides advice and recommendations to management on processes and techniques required for improved work operations
- Installs and configures systems and other software
- Tests installed software for malfunction detection
- Identifies and resolves business systems issues
- Designs and deploys new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operation systems
- Measures effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems
- Develops and implements strategies to improve systems
- Monitors and tests system performance
- Oversees the training of junior engineers to improve job skills and work efficiency
- Typically has full ownership of a process
- May act as a procedural expert
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
- Seven (7) years of experience
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to collaborate with programmers, developers, and other technology professionals to achieve a common objective
- Ability to conduct system analysis to detect issues with performance
- Ability to develop and implement technology solutions to resolve technical challenges
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of software testing techniques, code optimization and software debugging
- Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong executional capabilities
- Thorough understanding of software structures, hardware, computing systems and how to integrate them
Comments for Suppliers:
- Skills required are Cobol and Easytrieve
- Prefer an individual in the Birmingham area who can attend working sessions in person
Pay Range: $70- $75/hr w2
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.
Salary : $70 - $75
