Job#: 3018965

Job Description:

Job Title: Mainframe Developer

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Pay Range: $50-$55

Contract Length: 6 months

Job Description

Job Summary

The role is responsible for the design, development, testing, configuration, contingency planning, and technical support of mainframe technologies. This position manages the lifecycle of mainframe products to ensure operational availability, while also gathering and analyzing data related to capacity and performance. The role includes engineering responsibilities across mainframe languages, software change‑management solutions, and development and productivity tools.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a mainframe Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• Participate in infrastructure planning and provide insight into future technology direction.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of current and emerging infrastructure.

• Establish, maintain, document, and publish mainframe language and development tool standards, technology roadmaps, and related guidance.

• Coordinate cross‑departmental initiatives involving mainframe application migrations.

• Demonstrate broad technical knowledge across multiple technologies or deep expertise in a specific technology and its impact on related systems.

• Stay informed on industry developments and rapidly learn and apply new concepts and technologies.

• Build productive relationships with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and industry peers.

• Ensure thorough documentation of complex technical systems to support effective operational handoff.

• Lead implementation efforts, including analyzing vendor proposals, evaluating build‑versus‑buy decisions, developing project plans, establishing critical paths, coordinating vendor activities, conducting testing, and tracking project progress.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent related work experience.

• Knowledge and experience across multiple disciplines within the mainframe domain, with strong application design and development skills.

• Expert‑level understanding of mainframe operating systems and hardware.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.