This is 12 month contract with Vanguard. Remote for 1-2 months than onsite in Malvern, PA - 2 days onsite and 3 days remote. Visa: All - But no H1B. Must have good communication.

Provides expert level system analysis, design, development, implementation, and testing of data-centric applications in a Mainframe environment. Integrates third party data as needed.

• Thoroughly understands and applies agile software development methodologies - Kanban in particular.

• Translates technical specifications, and/or logical and physical design into code for new or enhancement projects (for internal or external clients).

• Develops code that reuses subroutines or objects, is well structured, includes sufficient comments, and is easy to maintain.

• Writes programs, ad hoc queries, and reports.

• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout life cycle to identify issues and ensure methodology compliance.

• Writes the system/technical portion of assigned deliverables. Assists technical team members with the system/technical portion of their deliverables, e.g., systems testers, test plans. On small teams, the developer may write these items.

• Performs unit testing and writes appropriate unit test plans to ensure requirements are satisfied. Assists in integration, systems, acceptance, and other related testing as needed

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated track record of strong analysis, design, and implementation capabilities

• Demonstrated proficiency developing parallel applications using:

Required Skills include:

• Strong experience in Mainframe Development

• DB2 for Z/OS

• SQL

• COBOL

• JCL\PROCS