Mainframe Software Engineer

DST Systems, Inc. provides sophisticated information processing and computer software services and products that help clients improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and provide higher levels of customer service. DST is organized domestically and internationally into three operating segments: Financial Services, Customer Management, and Output Solutions. DST operates one of the most advanced data centers in the world, which provides information-processing services to support the products within each operating segment. These products are further enhanced through the integration of DST's advanced technology and e-commerce solutions.At DST we seek individuals pursuing challenging careers in a variety of professional occupational areas, including information systems and technology, customer service/call center operations, finance, accounting, administration, client management, and business analysis/consulting. We encourage our associates to develop original, creative solutions to meet the challenges of our internal operations and our large client base.This position is for a strong mainframe technical associate who enjoys working in a large project development environment.
Software Engineers design and develop technical solutions that satisfy business requirements for function, performance, security, and maintainability. They perform all phases of applications systems analyses and design. They participate in gathering business/functional requirements and may have direct customer contact. Software Engineers research and analyze the root of the problem to determine and recommend appropriate technical solutions. They define smaller systems technical requirements (or multiple components requirements within larger systems), develop technical models/designs, and write functional design specifications or enhancement documentation from which detailed technical specifications and programs can be written. Software Engineers may code programs, but typically only for the most complex or critical pieces of a project. They demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of programming and design principles, methodologies, tools, and techniques. In a support capacity, Software Engineers are responsible for the backup and recovery of returning applications to a credible state when an incident has occurred. They consistently demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the application or product they support and perform a high degree of problem, impact, and risk analysis when changes occur.Qualifications
Benefits
DST offers a complete benefits package, which includes paid medical and dental insurance, relocation assistance, educational reimbursement, and more.Location: Kansas City, MOPlease apply online at www.dstsystems.com/jobs using job req number 81BR.EOE
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