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Job Responsibilities:

• Manage full project life cycles, from initial requirement gathering to final delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, dependencies, and risks.
• Prepare high-level design documents, code, and test plans for complex requirements.
• Optimize system functionality by defining and adding transactions and programs.
• Conduct internal delivery audits, design reviews, and code reviews for mainframe projects.
• Provide support for system testing and user acceptance testing.
• Lead a distributed team, fostering open communication and ensuring the successful implementation of products.
• Propose innovative ideas to clients for productive outcomes.
• Oversee and manage a team of technicians to ensure production processes run smoothly.
• Troubleshoot and solve technical problems that may arise during production.
• Develop and implement procedures and protocols to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in web-based, web service, mainframe, and database applications.

Proficiency in programming languages: COBOL, JAVA, JCL, IMS DB/DC, SQL, VSAM, CICS.

Expertise in: SDLC, STLC, and Bug life cycle.

Solid work experience in: TSO/ISPF, Control-D, Squirrel, OPTUM, Z/OS Connect API, ULTIM, DB2 Insight, INFOPAC, DUMPMASTER, File-aid, File Master, SharePoint, Detector.

Experience with SCM/Scheduler tools: Endeavor, ChangeMan, Control-M, CA-7, TWS.

Project management tools: Jira, Confluence, HP ALM, qTest.

Database systems: SQL Server 2000-2016, DB2, MySQL, MSSQL, IMS DB.

Operating systems: Z/OS, MVS, Windows.

Version control, build and CI tools: Maven, Jenkins, SVN, GIT.

Test automation tools/framework: Selenium WebDriver, Rest Assured, Hybrid framework (Keyword and data-driven), Cucumber.

Desired Qualifications:

• Recognized with awards for project management and innovation.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and participating in relevant ceremonies.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior developers and testers.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and support activities, including L3 production support.