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SPECTRAFORCE

Mainframe Developer

dallas, TX

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SPECTRAFORCE lists this Mainframe Developer opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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Base pay range

$90.00/hr - $92.00/hr

Contract/Perm

Contract/Perm: W2 Contract (1-year duration, high probability of extension)

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Details:

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Lead technical development across a distributed mainframe environment

Collaborate with onshore and offshore engineering teams

Partner with product owners, business analysts, and QA teams throughout the SDLC

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and resolve complex issues

Ensure quality delivery that meets business and regulatory requirements

Mentor and guide junior engineers

Identify opportunities to automate processes and streamline testing

Participate in knowledge transfer to strengthen team capabilities

Must-Have Skills

14+ years in mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, DB2, Datacom, VSAM, SQL, SQL Stored Procedures, Messaging Queues, CICS, Easytrieve, SORT utilities. (at the very least 12 years here per Alex)

7+ years with scheduling/tools: Control‑M, ChangeMan, FileAid, Xpeditor, Startool, TOAD, SPUFI

4+ years in financial services, ideally with DTCC or SEC exposure

2+ years in brokerage, custody, or settlements

Deep Agile knowledge (JIRA, Rally) and strong RCA/debugging skills

Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership presence (Level 59)

Pluses

Experience in financial services with revenue‑generating teams

Leading cross‑functional initiatives and knowledge transfer

Strong ability to manage multiple priorities independently in fast‑paced environments

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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Worksite address

dallas, TX, 75215, US

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