Mainframe Programmer Are you an experienced mainframe developer looking to make an impact with a forward-thinking organization? We're seeking a highly motivated and skilled mainframe professional to join our team and help drive enhancements to critical applications that directly influence the client experience. You'll work closely with both technical and business teams to understand current functionality, define requirements for improvements, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet our rigorous standards. Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Pay: $55 - $60/hr W2. Responsibilities: Enhance and support existing mainframe applications to deliver new business value Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and translate them into technical solutions Conduct full-cycle testing: unit, integration, regression, performance, and UAT Maintain code quality and ensure application performance and scalability Participate in Agile ceremonies and maintain documentation using Jira Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience Requirements: 6+ years of experience in mainframe development with COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2 Proven experience in full testing lifecycle, including UAT and performance testing Strong knowledge of Agile development methodology Familiarity with Jira and related Agile tools Bonus: Knowledge of SnapLogic, Snowflake, and AWS Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills Ability to multitask, adapt quickly, and work independently or collaboratively Passion for continuous improvement and delivering business value Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com. About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate. Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!