Mainframe Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mainframe Software Engineer  
 Dearborn,MI
 
Fulltime
 
Position Description:
 
Seeking an experienced and highly competent Senior Level COBOL Software Engineer/Developer to work on Enhancement, New Development, & Production Support Projects for a mission critical Legacy Application (Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting, VI&D). Vehicle Invoicing and Drafting is a Mainframe/COBOL Legacy application; approx. 50+ years old with Online and Batch Programs. The ideal candidate is independent, very organized, with a keen sense of detail and a natural ability to develop solutions. Candidate performs superbly under pressure and can balance a number of disparate projects. The Software Engineer must deliver their project on time and with high quality, according to defined processes. Experience with Agile methodology is a must. Difficult situations and business partner conversations must be handled tactfully. Some experience in using advanced technologies (Java, SAP, etc) is desired. Both the Business and the Team must like you, trust you, and feel comfortable around you. VI&D is a mission critical application and core to Ford Motor Company, so some level of stress is expected. If you're up to the challenge, we look forward to speaking with you.
 
Skills Required:
 
.Strict Process Discipline with exposure to Agile Techniques .Logical/Critical Thinker .COBOL Expert .JCL .VSAM .DB2 .IMS (Strong IMS - Online and Batch) .IBM Utilities (file manager, IEB GENER) .ENDEVOR .Excellent/OUTSTANDING Communications Skills (verbal and written) .Superb documentation Skills .Strong ability to drive requirements gathering process with Business Partners .Superior Technical competency with great initiative .Strong can do attitude. with a natural ability to understand a complex Application and interconnections with upstream and downstream Applications
 
Skills Preferred:
 
Empowered, Friendly, Technically Competent, Responsible, Analytical, Team Player, Problem Solver Should be independent and empowered .Excellent communication and problem solving skills; .VERY PROCESS/DETAIL ORIENTED .Some experience using advanced Technologies (including Java, SAP, etc) is desired
 
Experience Required:
 
10+ years of advanced experience working on a complex Legacy Applications
 
Experience Preferred:
 
.Experience with Agile Process and Rally .Experience in using Web based technologies with COBOL
 
Education Required:
 
BA+ in Computer Science or related industry