Mainframe Software Engineer Location: Basking Ridge-NJ (Hybrid) -prefer local or someone who can relocate Long term contract Hybrid - onsite once a week but subject to change Job Description: Targeted Years of Experience: 7-10 years JOB DUTIES -Responsible for the design and development of medium to highly complex systems. -Skills include system design and analysis as well as business skills. -Works with data and project managers to understand systems and consults with customers to understand needs. -Developments and implements new systems, corrects software errors in existing systems, and works to improve performance through hardware upgrades. -Manages computer systems in a business environment and responsible for resolving technical issues. -Knowledgeable in programming, data structures, computer systems, and software engineering. -Ability to manage multiple assignments. -Superior written and oral communication skills. -6-10+ years of experience. -Works on problems of moderate and varied complexity where analysis of data may require adaptation of standardized practices or precedent. -Acts independently to identify and select appropriate methodologies. -Work customarily and regularly (50% of time or more) requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment. -Normally receives general instructions on non-routine work assignments. Requires additional instructions and frequent guidance on new assignments. -Decisions are made independently. -Assigned multiple tasks or projects are generally reviewed after completion. -Contact is typically coordinative in nature and involves exchanging detailed technical information. -May deal with both internal and external contacts. -Demonstrates working knowledge in job-related functional area and of the business. MUST HAVE SKILLS: COBOL, DB2, CICS, MQ, FileAid, XML Also, good to have some JAVA, JSON, AWS, Cassandra, HTTP, RPA, Pega. Worked with Agile using Jira tool. EDUCATION: -Bachelor's degree, or equivalent. 10+ years of experience. -Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or other related field.