Lead Mainframe Developer c2c jobs || NJ-Onsite || Contract

Job Title: Lead Mainframe Developer

Location: Jersey City, NJ – 5 days Onsite Role, no hybrid  

Long Term Project

Key Responsibilities: 

·       Lead the implementation and management of mainframe systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability. 

·       Utilize expertise in mainframe technologies such as Cobol, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ messaging, Stored procedures, DB2 Utilities, JCL, ChangeMan, NDM, and other file transfer mechanisms to maintain and enhance applications. 

·       Manage a global team of 12-14 professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure team success and development. 

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate distributed technologies and AI tools into mainframe systems, enhancing functionality and efficiency. 

·       Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in mainframe technology and data management. 

· Develop and implement strategies for system optimization, data integrity, and security.

·       Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uninterrupted service. 

·       Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions. 

Qualifications: 

·       Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. 

·       Minimum of 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, managing large-scale mainframe applications. 

·       Extensive hands-on experience in mainframe technologies and tools, including Cobol, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ messaging, Stored procedures, DB2 Utilities, JCL, Change Man, NDM, and file transfer mechanisms. 

·       Proven experience in managing large-scale mainframe implementations and systems. 

·       Strong leadership skills with experience managing global teams. 

·       Experience with distributed technologies and AI tools is highly desirable. 

·       Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. 

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.