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BRMi is seeking a Mainframe Appiication Engineer to support a large financial enterprise in NOVA. 

Navy Federal is migrating Collection services from a legacy, mainframe batch application to a SaaS application.  During this transition, the current Computer Assisted Collections System (CACS) is being phased out for Collections Counselors; however, interfaces are still running to connect to all downstream systems.  The focus of this effort will be to analyze the existing interfaces, architect and design their transition, and engineer the replacement software (development/testing).

Additionally, there is an urgent need for a mainframe engineer to provide additional support to this year's debt sale process.  This involves running existing mainframe programs and validating the output.  It will also be to assist another mainframe engineer during this process.  Most of this work will be complete by mid September.

Description       

Design, develop, and optimize software applications that bridge technical teams and end-users, addressing business needs through innovative solutions and enhancing member or internal user experiences. Leverage the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment on an Agile Release Train, to ensure efficient system improvements. Work under minimal supervision and use complete understanding of business needs and objectives to support projects that have impact on the achievement of operational goals. Advanced skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques.

Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employer-Paid Life Insurance Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k)  Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays Educational Assistance

Salary: $142-152K

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Research and analysis of the existing CACS application and the known, documented interfaces

             Identification of required changes needed for integration with downstream applications

             Architecture and design documentation for the proposed processing

             Engineering the technical solution, migration to the Integration environment for quality testing, and resolution of identified bugs

             Debt Sale execution and validation with the possibility for some engineering work.

             Design, develop, and optimize high-quality software applications using various, advanced programming languages and frameworks that meet business requirements

             Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and team members to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications, propose innovative solutions, and ensure timely task completion

             Write advanced, clean, scalable, and maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices and organizational coding standards

             Implement data structures and algorithms efficiently, optimizing code for performance, scalability, and user experience

             Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve advanced application functionality, performance, and bugs, ensuring quality and system improvements

             Conduct advanced and team code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and learn from colleagues' expertise to maintain a high-quality codebase

             Lead small projects and initiatives, while building strong working relationships with stakeholders, team members and subject matter experts, driving collective success and continuous improvement

             Contribute to generating and adhering to application and software development engineering policies, standards, and procedures

             Continuously learn from individual and team experiences, fostering growth and improvement through collaboration and continuous feedback

             Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience

             10+ years of experience in application or software development engineering

             Prefer knowledge and understanding of Collections business processes

             Advanced proficiency in software development principles, the SAFe/Agile methodology, and version control systems

             Expertise in mainframe programming languages and development tools such as JCL, COBOL, DB2 and IBM mainframe utilities (Syncsort, DFSort, ICETOOL) on z/OS.  Navy Federal leverages Changeman ZMF for change management and ESP for job scheduling

             Deep understanding of database structures, web technologies, and technical applications, capable of designing and implementing scalable solutions

             Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to address complex technical issues efficiently

             Advanced written and verbal communication skills for articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

             Experience in software testing, quality assurance, and optimizing code for performance, scalability, and maintainability

             Advanced knowledge of customer support tools, ticketing systems, and knowledge base platforms for effective resolution of technical issues

             Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and applying them for optimal application performance and scalability

             Ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and contribute to the development of engineering policies, standards, and procedures

** BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.**

**This is a W2 opportunity only**

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