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Edge Global

$47.50 - $61.25/hr

Contract: Onsite If you are interested share your resume ASAP Position : Mainframe Developer with IMS Background Location: Wilmington, DE Duration: Contract 100% Onsite (5 days in a Week) Mandatory ...

George Miles & Buhr LLC

Project Manager Engineer

Lewes, DE · On-site

$93K - $125K/yr

Ensure timely invoicing and contract compliance * Participate in business development and promotional activities Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering * 4 - ...

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Contract Engineers often manage several projects simultaneously, requiring strong organizational and time-management skills. They regularly coordinate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to track progress, address issues early, and adjust timelines as needed. Utilizing project management tools and maintaining clear documentation helps them prioritize tasks and deliverables effectively. Open communication and proactive problem-solving are key strategies to meet contract milestones and client expectations.

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Contract engineering refers to the practice of hiring engineers on a temporary or project-specific basis, rather than as permanent employees. Contract engineers work for a set period or until a particular project is completed, often through staffing agencies or as independent contractors. This arrangement allows companies to access specialized skills and expertise as needed while providing engineers with flexibility and exposure to diverse projects. Contract engineers typically handle tasks such as design, development, testing, and project management across various industries.
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Mainframe Developer @ Wilmington, DE - C2C Contract

Mainframe Developer @ Wilmington, DE - C2C Contract

Maintec Technologies Inc

Wilmington, DE

$47.50 - $61/hr

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Posted 12 days ago

Job description

REQUIREMENT

Mainframe Developer

Wilmington, DE Locations (Day one onsite and 5 Days office must)

Long term contract

  • Senior Candidates: 14+ years of experience with strong expertise in Mainframe is Must

Mainframe:

  • 14 years of experience in designing and developing Mainframe applications
  • Experience in COBOL (Modify existing programs to handling new business logic, Create new programs to validate the data etc.)
  • Experience in DB2 - Creating new programs to validate the data, retrive data from existing tables
  • Experience in VSAM - Create new VSAM files to store the data as part of requirement
  • Expertise in CHANGEMAN version control tool or IMS
  • Experience working in Agile process

Mandtory Skill:

  • Mainframe
  • COBOL
  • DB2
  • VSAM
  • CHANGEMAN

Thanks & Regards,

John Stanley Sr. BDM / Delivery Manager

Maintec Technologies Inc
8801 Fast Park Drive, Ste. 301, Raleigh, NC 27617

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