Mainframe Developer - Level III - Loan & Leasing Servicing
Job Description
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER | TORRANCE, CA | 2 TO 3 YEAR CONTRACT | PAY RATE: $60/HR W2
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
Codes and performs unit and integration testing of software to ensure proper and efficient execution and adherence to business and technical requirements
Codes, tests, and debugs new software or makes enhancements to existing software
Writes programs according to specifications from higher level staff or business analysts
Develops technical documentation
Resolves in a timely manner problems that arise with existing production applications to ensure the efficient and proper functioning of application components
Collaborates with technical staff to learn and understand software problems
Generates a variety of complex and periodic reports and/or data through database management, data administration and data extraction techniques
Provides general system users and management with system analysis and feedback
Influences system design by identifying and recommending design and requirements needs for software enhancements
Mentors and coaches less experienced staff
Maximizes the efficiency of the various software systems by implementing, monitoring, testing and auditing new software programs
Analyzes and resolves computer related problems by coordinating with in-house personnel to diagnose and fix operational difficulty, as well as consulting, advising and training on specialized features and functions
Follows established configuration/change control processes
Application Development and Production Support for multiple large projects
Research and resolve production issues, troubleshooting of mainframe on-line and batch abends
Evaluate the daily and monthly batch process to improve performance and shorten the critical path window
Perform Impact Analysis across multiple platforms and applications
Deliver complete documentation for estimates, design and development
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience
5-7 years experience with major DBMS
5-7 years experience with coding, testing and design
5-7 years experience with software development methodologies
5 years Automotive Finance experience with focus on Dealer Financial Services, including Customer Service, Flooring, Wholesale Line of Credit, and Commercial Loans
Technical Environment Experience: IBM Mainframe, COBOL, DB2, CICS, MQ Series, Visio, Stored ProceduresSQL Server, XML,Quality Center
Advanced capability in software construction, testing, infrastructure, configuration and operating standards
Advanced corporate knowledge, and understands how a change would affect multiple applications
Advanced ability to make recommendations/decisions in application and program design, standards and program enhancements
Advanced ability to utilize system traces and debugging tools for problem/issue resolution
Advanced ability to analyze and model business functions, processes and information flow within or between systems
Advanced ability to provide guidance and mentoring on programming practices and techniques to individuals and cross-functional teams
Advanced knowledge of software design, construction, programming trends, programming and scripting languages in multiple application and data management systems
Advanced ability to work with users at all levels to define system requirements, design and system topologies to meet operational needs and system performance objectives
Interpersonal style that reflects the culture- consensus decision making, respect for the individual
High level of Integrity
Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills
High level of skill in diplomacy/negotiating/teamwork/collaboration
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in Automotive Finance industry
Business knowledge of financial services, Business knowledge of financial services, understanding of financial services automotive lending, Customer Service, Payment Processing, Taxes, End of Term and Extension processes, Collections, Delinquency Tracking, Repossession, Charge Off, Recovery, Bankruptcy, and Accounting
Familiarity with test practices and deliverables for unit test
Excellent programming skills in an IBM MF environment
Keywords: IBM Mainframe, COBOL, DB2, CICS, MQ Series, Visio, Stored ProceduresSQL Server, XML,Quality Center
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