Mainframe Software Engineer

Description:

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Utilize self-created and external models as a foundation for conceiving and advancing technological solutions that introduce new or elevate existing business capacities.
• Grasp the alignment between your technology/application and the strategic objectives of business partners at Mutual of Omaha.
• Adhere to a methodical process while implementing designs, functioning seamlessly within a collaborative team.
• Collaborate closely with the team to identify challenges and strategize ways to expedite project delivery.
• Interpret business/user requirements adeptly, applying inventive problem-solving techniques to materialize these needs.
• Implement code efficiently by employing established frameworks and patterns.
• Flexibly undertake various roles such as individual contributor, leader, educator, and mentor as needed.
• Reutilize designs and design components to optimize efficiency.
• Evaluate alternatives, weigh trade-offs, and perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Experiment with emerging technologies to anticipate their impact on future developments.
• Actively adhere to software development lifecycle and DevOps principles.
• Employ a systematic, quantifiable approach across the software life cycle, encompassing development, testing, and maintenance.
• Manage the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of applications and systems vital for business operations.
• Apply expertise in Software Engineering and Test Automation to all stages of software development, ensuring comprehensive solutions.
• Participate in ideation sessions, contributing inventive digital solutions by crafting apps, APIs, and data-driven strategies.
• Cultivate a user-centric and product-oriented perspective to deliver optimal end-user experiences.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Successfully tackled challenges in full-stack application development and implementation over the past three years or more including:
  • DB2, SQL, JCL, CA7, Topaz, COBOL, .NET, and overall mainframe knowledge

• Independent leadership in design, development, and technology implementations.
• Proven experience with modern continuous development and build practices.
• Firm grasp of the Agile mindset and iterative development process.
• Recognition of coding quality standards' significance and their impact on long-term viability.
• Effective team communication and collaboration skills for creative problem-solving.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities, contributing positively to team success via multitasking.
• Inherent drive to explore new technologies through research and investigation.
• Proficient use of patterns and frameworks to solve problems and support enterprise-level applications within a team structure.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to challenge and improve team processes by identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Rapid learning when confronting new challenges, displaying relentless adaptability and embracing unfamiliar tasks. Enjoys the thrill of novel undertakings.
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities, fostering growth among peers.
• Collaborative attitude, appreciating diverse strengths and backgrounds of teammates. Active participation in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and coaching.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Serves as an internal consultant.
• Self-motivated, driven by innovation, and consistently seeking ways to progress.
• You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.