ASSYST is seeking a highly experienced Lead Mainframe Developer to support our government client in Tallahassee, FL. The candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in financial systems development, leading cross-functional application projects and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable solutions. This role involves system analysis, software development, process re-engineering, and mentorship within a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development efforts for financial applications involving complex business processes.
• Analyze existing business functions to identify efficiency and improvement opportunities.
• Support process redesign, system development, and testing in collaboration with business and technical teams.
• Provide hands-on coding and technical support across the SDLC—from development through to production.
• Act as a mentor and technical guide to peers and junior developers.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Utilize troubleshooting tools and techniques to identify and resolve issues.
• Drive standardization of processes, documentation, and methodologies across development teams.
• Stay updated on industry trends and apply best practices in software development.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience as a Lead Developer or Development Manager.
• 5+ years of experience with enterprise development technologies such as:
  • COBOL
  • CA Gen
  • Classic ASP (VBScript, JScript)
  • DB2 for z/OS or Oracle (or similar relational databases)

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational databases (DB2 for z/OS, Oracle).
• Proficiency in CA Gen (workstation toolset, web server, online/batch procedures, Com Proxy services).
• Experience with IBM Z-Server technologies including CICS, JCL, and COBOL.
• Classic ASP web development using VBScript and JScript.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio and .NET is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and maintaining complex financial systems.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law