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Platform Engineer III

Cincinnati, OH

**Type:** Contract

**Category:** Engineer

**Industry:** Financial Services

**Reference ID:** JN -012026-105000

**Date Posted:** 01/12/2026

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/QcVae5

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Description:

_Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH_

Our client is a leading U.S. financial institution operating a large network of branches and ATMs across multiple states. The organization is a Fortune 500 company with a long history formed through the merger of predecessor banks and maintains minority ownership in a major payments company.

_Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

Rate: $55.00 to $65.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

+ Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for banking systems and processes.

+ Collaborate with stakeholders to define functional specifications and ensure alignment with business objectives.

+ Support mainframe-based applications with preference for COBOL or Assembler experience.

+ Lead and assist in system conversion projects while ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption.

+ Translate business requirements into technical specifications for development teams.

+ Conduct gap analysis and recommend process improvements.

+ Perform detailed testing and validation of system changes.

+ Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for requirements, processes, and workflows.

+ Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure clear communication.

Experience Requirements:

Experience Requirements

+ Banking domain expertise, including knowledge of core banking products such as deposits, loans, and payments.

+ Hands-on experience with mainframe systems with preference for COBOL or Assembler.

+ Proven experience in system conversions and migrations.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

+ Ability to work with technical teams and understand system architecture.

+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

+ Familiarity with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and testing practices.

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

+ Background as a business or technical analyst.

+ Mainframe development and platform engineering experience.

+ Experience with acquisition integrations and mergers and acquisitions preferred.

_Recruitment Transparency Notice_

_Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_** **[email protected]_** **_, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ [email protected]_ _._

_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

_Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_