Mainframe Engineer III

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Develops new and maintains existing complex mainframe-based computer applications. Performs research and analysis to propose effective program solutions. Writes, validates, and modifies code, and uses established software tools to support the company application initiatives while ensuring quality and security. Provide support to engineers on assigned applications. Performs solution testing at the program and system level.

Essential Functions:

• Configures and implements complex solutions for our legacy mainframe solutions, ensuring business requirements and performance standards are met

• Monitors efficient resource use of programs, applications, and systems

• Creates automation of moderately complex tasks and implements monitoring and alerting solutions

• Deploys and maintains mainframe environments, following best practices for scalability, security, and performance

• Researches alternative solutions using emerging technologies and helps determine if mainframe solution is a viable option

• Plans and executes decommissioning mainframe applications including archive and retrieval plans for data within the record retention or compliance requirements

• Proactively anticipates and provides guidance on potential impact to other systems

• Creates and maintains documentation related to the design of interfaces to complex enterprise and third-party applications and other assigned work and systems in accordance with departmental and team standard

• Creates design and architecture documentation and creates and maintains standards and best practices documents 

• Acts as the primary contact for the team with administrative function questions, such as permissions, access control, and security, for various enterprise-wide applications

• Actively incorporates security protocols and quality measures throughout the development lifecycle

• Performs effective solution testing at the program and system level

• Reviews test results, production data and reports to ensure data quality and integrity

• Prepares test cases, tests, and validates application configurations to meet business requirements, performance level, and availability threshold

• Monitors the operation of assigned programs and responds to problems by diagnosing and correcting errors in logic and coding, and recommending corrections to other engineers 

• Diagnoses and resolves system issues, including reproducing and verifying problems. Contributes to developing and implementing solutions to ensure stable and reliable system performance

• Monitors and evaluates system performance, identifying potential issues, and escalating complex findings. Recommends and assists in implementing improvements to align systems with established standards, policies, and procedures

• Trains other team members on programming techniques and system functionality

• Develops and maintains positive customer relationships with internal and external contacts

• Evaluates current processes and recommends changes

Educaiton & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a computer related field, or equivalent relevant experience

• Five years of programming experience, or related experience

• Insurance experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to help identify problems and implement effective solutions

• Strong programing capabilities, including ability to program large and critical systems

• Strong knowledge of system interactions

• Strong Experience with Unisys platform, mapper, or Cobol

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including documentation

• Strong human relations, leadership, and customer service skills

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality

• Ability to work after hours on call as needed

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either the $90,635.00 - $124,914.00 range or the $99,924.00 - $137,714.00 range. A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range.  The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs. 

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