Software Developer (Mainframe & Distributed Systems) St. Louis, MO **Hybrid** Contract $69.5/hr - $78.31/hr Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Software Developer (Mainframe & Distributed Systems) in Charlotte, NC or St. Louis, MO (Hybrid). Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today. Contract Duration: 24 Months **Required Skills & Experience** + Mainframe Skills (Required): + 5+ years of COBOL programming experience. + 5+ years of CICS experience. + 5+ years of DB2 experience and familiarity with related tools (BMC, Platinum, SPUFI, etc.). + 5+ years of JCL (Job Control Language) experience. + 5+ years of experience in IBM mainframe environments, with a strong understanding of systems analysis and applications programming. + Proficiency with File-Aid, IBM Debug, IBM Fault Analyzer, and SORT. + 3+ years of experience with Job Schedule Management tools (e.g., ZEKE, Control-M). + 3+ years of experience with Change Management tools (e.g., Changeman, Endevor). + 2+ years of experience with SDLC, Agile, Kanban, or Lean methodologies. + Strong background in both mainframe and modern distributed tech stacks. + Prior experience in Wealth Management and/or Portfolio Management & Trading applications. + 3+ years of experience working in Agile environments, including product backlog refinement and process improvements. + Familiarity with software development tools and processes (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, Sonar, Maven, Harness, Gradle). + BA/BS/BE degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering. **Desired Skills & Experience** + 5+ years of full stack application development experience. + 3+ years of Core Java development experience, with knowledge of Spring Frameworks, Spring Boot, and Hibernate. + 2+ years of experience in developing microservices and JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular). + 2+ years of experience with cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and API integrations (e.g., event-based processes like Kafka). + 2+ years of experience with Oracle DB and 1+ year with MongoDB. **What You Will Be Doing** + This role is pivotal in our ongoing efforts to modernize our investment solutions platform, which currently spans both mainframe and distributed environments. + Develop and maintain applications in both mainframe and distributed environments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across platforms. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements and design innovative solutions within Wealth & Investment Management. + Utilize mainframe technologies (COBOL, CICS, DB2) to enhance and support legacy systems. + Implement modern software engineering practices, including Core Java development, microservices architecture, and frontend frameworks (React/Angular). + Engage in Agile methodologies to streamline development processes and improve product delivery. + Contribute to automated testing efforts, using tools such as Selenium and Playwright, and develop unit tests with JUnit and JEST. + Maintain and optimize cloud technologies and API integrations to enhance application performance and scalability. + Ensure high-quality coding standards and participate in code reviews. + ce application performance and scalability. + Ensure high-quality coding standards and participate in code reviews. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Anthony DAurizio **Specialization:** Software Engineering