About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Banking & Financial Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As a Mainframe and Services Developer on the Core Banking team for our confidential client, you will support the design, development, testing, and production of mainframe components and API services that support customers and colleagues.

• Participate in analysis and review of project requirements
• Help design and review technical designs for component software features and API services
• Develop technical solutions based on user specifications and technology frameworks in accordance with standards
• Modify and maintain existing software applications, API services, and mainframe components of core banking platforms
• Contribute to test strategy reviews, code reviews, integration testing, and debugging
• Assist in documentation and implementation of software programs and systems
• Work with technical teams that interface with assigned applications
• Create and maintain system documentation, manuals, and policy documents
• Lead small enhancement efforts or small projects as assigned
• Schedule and facilitate meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders
• Research and analyze production support issues and help resolve production incidents
• Participate in production releases and the team’s on-call rotation for application support

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Basic Qualifications

• 1 year of programming experience with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field — OR equivalent transferable experience from coursework, internships, or work experience
• Demonstrated aptitude and desire to learn core banking systems and mainframe technologies
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks on agreed schedules

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Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software development principles and project lifecycles
• Business and technology aptitude with the willingness to learn and explain solutions to stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience or familiarity with:
  • OS JCL, IBM Utilities, FileAid, EZTrieve
  • DB2, COBOL, SQL
  • YAML or Swagger (API specs)
  • SOAP UI
  • Git, Jenkins, and/or Apigee
  • WebSphere and middleware/discovery technologies
  • Data analytics concepts
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum or similar development methodologies
• Technical writing capability and familiarity with database design and data modeling

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Competencies

• Conceptual and analytical thinking
• Accountability and attention to detail
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Customer service orientation
• Initiative and focused execution
• Flexibility and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication

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Additional Details

• Exempt status: Yes (not eligible for overtime)
• Workplace type: Hybrid
• Estimated base pay: $91,369 per year (estimated)
• This role may participate in an on-call rotation and production release activities.
• The hiring organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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