Mainframe Developer

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy.

NTT DATA's Client is seeking a Mainframe Developer to design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, IMS, MQ Series, and other mainframe technologies as required.

• Implement and managing CI/CD pipelines to automate development, testing, and deployment processes for mainframe applications.
• Provide Production Support for mainframe applications, including monitoring, incident management, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and root cause analysis.
• The developer will also utilize middleware technologies such as IBM Integration Bus (IIB), Red Hat Fuse, Apache Kafka, or IBM MQ for integration, monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize application performance.
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

Skills required:

• Overall 5+ years of experience.
• 3+ Experience in In-depth knowledge of mainframe technologies, including COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, IMS, MQ Series, Endevor, and FTP.
• 2+ Experience in Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Application Resiliency, and Security principles, and Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies applied to mainframe environments with mainframe batch scheduling tools like CA7 or OPC/TWS
• Experience in Java, JSON, Micro services
• Proven experience with middleware technologies such as IBM MQ, IBM Integration Bus (IIB), Apache Kafka, or similar is also necessary.
• Experience required in debug tools like Expeditor
• Experience with File Aid, Stored Procedures, Endeavor, CA-7, NDM, MFTS, s-FTP,NDM XML, CLIST, REXX is a plus
• Experience in shell scripting in UNIX/LINUX is a plus.
• Experience in working as part of a scrum team with knowledge of related ceremonies
• Understanding of software skills such as business analysis, development, maintenance, and software improvement
• Strong communication skills.

About NTT DATA Services:

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($40 to $48.75). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.
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