Details: Experis is recruiting for their client in Cincinnati, Ohio for a Mainframe Application Analyst on a contract-to-hire basis. The Application Analyst is responsible for leading in all facets of the systems development lifecycle for application enhancements and existing production systems of various sizes and complexities. The Application Analyst performs many of these tasks independently and communicates with the appropriate teams to ensure that assignments are delivered with the highest of quality and in accordance to standards. The Application Analyst may complete coding assignments when necessary to meet the needs of the business. Role model and demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others. Essential Job Functions: Support, maintain, and enhance the Manufacturing Mainframe applications and a couple smaller web apps. Partner with appropriate teams to deliver software solutions according to SDLC best practices. Partner with the appropriate teams to expedite issue resolution and manage to SLAs. Support and maintain applications utilizing required tools and technologies. Provide support for applications, including involvement with the appropriate teams. Provide off-hours support (24 x 7) as required. Establish priorities for enhancements/modifications of application. Develop programming specifications. May design, code and unit test application code using SDLC best practices for application services functions. Complete estimates and work plans with the assistance of more senior team members as appropriate for design, development, implementation and rollout tasks. Assist other personnel on assignments including mentoring or providing on-the-job training to more junior associates. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Key Skills: Cobol II, CICS Knowledge and experience with InfraEnterprise and JIRA or similar software tools. Desired Skills: 5 or more years experience with PL/1, MFEE, DB2, IMS, SQL Server, ADF, or proficiency in related programming languages and system analysis, design or programming and the associated development methodologies. Experience working with mainframe systems, JCL, ISPF, NDM, SQL, File-Aid, ChangeMan, etc. Proven communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization. Ability to interact well in a team environment. Manufacturing business experience desirable by not necessary.

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