Mainframe Assembler Developer

at  Helix International

ABOUT HELIX INTERNATIONAL

Helix International is an enterprise software platform and consulting organization headquartered in the US with 7 global offices, 90 global employees, 70 active clients, and growing quickly. Helix International provides big data and enterprise content management and migration solutions for hundreds of companies in the finance, insurance, healthcare, retail, and media industries. Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and include banks, hospitals, and government organizations.
At the core of our offering is our proprietary MARS (Massive Archival Retrieval System) software platform, a collection of more than 70 powerful proprietary enterprise programs, APIs, and source extractors built on better than three decades of extensive industry experience and deep product knowledge. MARS automates and streamlines the detection, extraction, normalization, organization, transformation, and migration of hundreds of petabytes of data from across thousands of sources. By leveraging AI and ML technologies, MARS is able to convert unstructured data into new structured documents and reports, to and from any source and destination, and to and from any format, including proprietary filetypes, print streams, database outputs, and COLD outputs.
Helix International is IBM’s Premium Partner of choice for ECM, ETL, and ESB with more than 500 projects completed and a 100% success rate and has been leading the Enterprise Content Management industry for more than 30 years.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer with 3-5 years of experience in COBOL, JCL, Assembler, C and DB2. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing mainframe applications that are critical to our business operations. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can work effectively in a team environment and has a deep understanding of mainframe technologies.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, and DB2. Ability to write, analyze, and debug complex code. Experience with Assembler and/or C Language is preferred along with other mainframe tools. In-depth knowledge of mainframe environment.

· Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Capable of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Player: Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment. Willingness to collaborate and share knowledge with others.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure. Flexible and open to learning new technologies and methodologies.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $9,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you agree to work EST (USA) time zone?
• Do you have a valid US visa? What is it?

Experience:

• DB2: 3 years (Required)
• JCL: 3 years (Required)
• C: 3 years (Required)
• COBOL: 3 years (Required)
• Assembler: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

• Maintenance and Support: Perform regular maintenance and provide technical support for existing mainframe applications written in COBOL, Assembler, C and DB2. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Code Review and Testing: Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Develop and execute test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of the applications.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all development and maintenance activities. Ensure that all technical documentation is up to date and easily accessible.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including project managers, business analysts, QA testers, and other developers.
• System Analysis: Analyze system requirements and specifications to determine the best approach for development. Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks.