Job description

The Senior Mainframe Developer is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities. Responsibilities: • Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements • Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards • Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint • Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation • Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals • Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions • Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. Recommended Qualifications: • 5 + years in IBM mainframe development. • Need experience with developing batch and online programs in Cobol. • Experience with IBM utilities and other mainframe tools and data structures such as Fileaid, Rexx, JCL, CICS, Changeman, Github, Expediter, TSO/ISPF, VSAM, DB2 • 2+ years experience using AI tools such as Devin AI and CoPilot. • Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications • Experience in managing and implementing successful projects • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development • Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate • Demonstrated leadership and project management skills • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication Education: • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience • Master’s degree preferred This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location: Jacksonville Florida United States ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $113,840.00 - $170,760.00 In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. 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Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
5 + years in IBM mainframe development.
Need experience with developing batch and online programs in Cobol.
Experience with IBM utilities and other mainframe tools and data structures such as Fileaid, Rexx, JCL, CICS, Changeman, Github, Expediter, TSO/ISPF, VSAM, DB2
2+ years experience using AI tools such as Devin AI and CoPilot.
Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Technology ------------------------------------------------------
Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------
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Master’s degree preferred

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