Mainframe Consultant

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Software • Consulting
The Role
Design, develop, maintain and test mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS and DB2/IMS. Lead release and project management activities, build release calendar, manage risks, track progress, and report to senior IT and business stakeholders. Work in Agile SCRUM teams within Capital Markets (options/equity trading) and global delivery environments.
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Company Description

SonSoft is an IT Staffing and consulting firm and duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Georgia. We are growing at a steady pace specializing in the fields of Software Development, Software Consultancy and Information Technology Enabled Services.

Job Description

  • At least 4 years of experience in Mainframe application development, maintenance and testing.
  • At least 4 years of experience in COBOL, JCL, CICS, databases like DB2 and/or IMS, VSAM file handling with knowledge of Pacbase , RPP, RDZ (Rational Suite of Tools for Mainframe)
  • Exposure to ETL technologies or Oracle DB
  • At least 4 years of experience working in Mainframe environments and SQL/ DB2 databases
  • At least 2 years of experience in working Agile (SCRUM) team.
  • Good knowledge of TFS and eChange, as ticketing and release tracking systems
  • Ability to manage risks and resolves issues and interdependencies that affect release scope, schedule and quality
  • Ability to measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time, and that they meet or exceed expectations
  • Ability to build the Release Calendar for the year in working closely with the other stake holders from different portfolios across IT with a centralized view of all releases
  • Ability to lead/ manage and provide reporting as well as meeting updates to the Senior IT Management as well as business management
  • At least 4 years of experience in software development life cycle.
  • At least 4 years of release and/or project management experience with strong understanding of project management principles.
  • At least 4 years of experience in Project life cycle activities on development and maintenance projects.
  • At least 4 years of experience in Design and architecture review.
  • Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment
  • Experience in Capital Markets domain, Options and Investment Management domain (Equity Trading)
  • Strong analytical, logical skills and team leading skills
  • Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
  • At least 4 years of experience with Information Technologies.

Additional Information

** U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Note:-

  1. This is a Full-Time Permanent job opportunity for you.
  2. Only US Citizen, Green Card Holder, TN Visa, GC-EADH4-EAD & L2-EAD can apply.
  3. No OPT-EAD & H1B Consultants please.
  4. Please mention your Visa Status in your email or resume.

Skills Required

  • At least 4 years of mainframe application development, maintenance and testing experience
  • At least 4 years of experience with COBOL
  • At least 4 years of experience with JCL
  • At least 4 years of experience with CICS
  • At least 4 years of experience with DB2 and/or IMS databases
  • Experience with VSAM file handling
  • Experience with Pacbase, RPP and RDZ (Rational suite)
  • Exposure to ETL technologies or Oracle DB
  • At least 4 years working in mainframe environments and SQL/DB2 databases
  • At least 2 years working in an Agile (SCRUM) team
  • Familiarity with TFS and eChange for ticketing and release tracking
  • At least 4 years of software development life cycle experience
  • At least 4 years of release and/or project management experience
  • Experience in project life cycle activities for development and maintenance projects
  • At least 4 years of experience in design and architecture review
  • Experience in Capital Markets domain, Options and Investment Management (Equity Trading)
  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent (or equivalent progressive experience)
  • Authorization to work in the U.S.; employer unable to sponsor visas
  • Strong analytical, logical and team leading skills; ability to manage risks and interdependencies
  • Ability to build and maintain a centralized release calendar and provide reporting to senior management
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The Company
87 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

SonSoft Inc. is a global consulting and IT services firm specializing in software development, software consultancy, and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES). The company provides a range of expertise including business consulting, systems integration, application development, and product engineering, helping clients re-engineer and re-invent their businesses to compete in a changing marketplace.

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