Lead Python Engineer – Mainframe Systems

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Job Description:

  • Agreeing to responsibilities for deliverables in project plans
  • Understanding requirements for the system components to be developed or updated
  • Creating and/or understanding conceptual and detailed designs for the system components being developed or updated
  • Coding additions or amendments to system components as directed by the project manager
  • Unit testing of new or amended code
  • Creating and executing test plans according to agreed project plans
  • Participating in implementation of new or amended systems
  • Escalation of issues as appropriate to the project manager
  • Following working practices used within the team
  • Providing Level 3 support - possibly after hours
  • Reviewing project documentation to understand deliverables
  • Designing, coding and testing new or amended system functionality
  • Creating system documentation as required
  • Working with other team members to ensure the success of the project
  • Providing status and progress updates to the project manager as required

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • 8 years of Python Dev in Mainframe or distributed systems.
  • Experience with JavaScript
  • Understanding of mainframe operating systems (z/OS)
  • Experience in a Linux OS environment is highly preferred
  • Experience with either PostGRES or DB2 is highly preferred

Benefits:

  • Medical
  • Prescription Drug
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent Day Care Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability and Other Insurance Plans
  • Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and X Vacation Days annually)
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Short/Long Term Disability
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