Lead Mainframe Cobol Developer – 25-03732

Role: Lead Mainframe Cobol Developer

Location: Lincoln, NE (Day 1 Onsite)

Duration: Long Term



About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.



Positions: 1

As a Lead Software Developer, you will serve as a technical leader in our Software Engineering Department and play a key role in developing industry leading software for our customers. You're responsible for developing and testing complex technical and architectural solutions that support Bank Solutions product strategies and address the market needs of clients and their customers in an Agile environment. You're also going to get the opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting projects, where you get to apply your existing knowledge to solve new market problems on almost a daily basis. You're leading complex applications and assisting in developing technical and functional standards.

Basic qualifications for consideration:

§ An associate's degree in computer Programming or related discipline is required, but a Bachelor's degree in IT or a related discipline is preferred.

§ Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in application development.

Preferred qualifications for consideration:

Roles and Responsibilities:



Experience with iSeries, Client, and/or other mainframe technologies.

Must have strong experience with Cobol, JCL & DB2.

Experience with mainframe development languages such as Cobol.

Experience with C programming

Experienced with source management tools including GIT or similar tools.

Agile and/or DevOps experience.

Knowledgeable in industry standard software design patterns, development, data modelling, and SOLID principals.

Knowledgeable in test driven development (TDD) and automated functional testing including tools like UFT, Postman, and Selenium.

Ability to resolve architectural problems including scalability, performance, reliability, usability & security.

A strong knowledge of the relationship between software and hardware interaction.

Strong leadership skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction or as part of a team.

Demonstrated ability to work on work on highly complex projects within tight timelines

The ability to clearly communicate complex technical specifications, and a motivation to achieve best-in-class results.

Financial industry interest and experience is beneficial



Employment Practices:

EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant

VLink is an equal opportunity employer. At VLink, we are committed to embracing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. VLink does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, or discharge, will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.