Epitec is seeking an experienced a Senior Software Engineer to join our automotive client’s team in Dearborn, MI. As a Senior Software Engineer, the candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting a mission?critical legacy application and focusing on rapid problem resolution, production stability, and targeted enhancements in a high?pressure environment.
- This is a hybrid position in Dearborn, MI (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
- This is an ongoing W2 contract
Top Responsibilities
- Own production support for a mission-critical mainframe application, including rapid triage, root-cause analysis, and durable remediation/mitigation
- Quickly trace and debug complex COBOL programs using advanced debugging tools across both online and batch processing
- Deliver enhancement and new development work end-to-end, including research, analysis, functional/technical specifications, formal testing, and deployment
- Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality and “right the first time” execution
- Collaborate effectively with a global application team and partner with interfacing application teams to resolve cross-system issues
- Bridge legacy mainframe systems with modern technologies such as SAP S/4 or similar platforms
- Maintain accurate system and technical documentation while adhering to established coding standards, controls, and security policies
- Participate in technical design discussions and propose creative solutions to complex technical challenges
- Provide technical leadership by guiding and supporting small teams through complex problem-solving efforts
- Build strong working relationships with software engineers, product owners, and stakeholders through clear communication
Top Qualifications
- 10+ years of overall IT experience, including 10+ years maintaining and enhancing complex COBOL-based legacy systems
- Strong hands-on experience with mainframe development in both online and batch environments (COBOL, JCL, DB2)
- Proven ability to rapidly isolate root cause and implement effective mitigation strategies in production environments
- Experience working with common enterprise mainframe tools and technologies such as Endeavor, z/OS, CICS, advanced file handling, and job scheduling tools (e.g., CA-7)
- Demonstrated ability to manage production incidents while planning and executing enhancement deployments
- Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to mentor, guide, and support other engineers
- Highly process- and detail-oriented with strong documentation and compliance discipline
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical partners
- Strong analytical, logical, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to quickly learn complex systems
- Bachelor’s degree required
Nice to Have
- Exposure to SAP, SAP S/4, Java, or other modern technologies with experience integrating or bridging legacy systems
- Experience working in an Agile environment, including user stories, acceptance testing, and tools such as Jira
- Experience supporting applications on a modernization or decommission path and participating in platform transition efforts
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid position requiring 4 days onsite per week
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