US – Mainframe Developer – Returners Program – FDM Group

Job Description

FDM’s Tech Returners Program with a leading Financial Institution

Have you had a career break of 12+ months?
Do you have previous software development experience?
Are you ready to re-join the workforce full time?

We have a great opportunity for you with one of the nations leading banks!

Our strategic partner has an exciting opportunity for those with a background in Software Engineering looking to Return to Work after a career break. Whether you have been on Child Care/Family Leave, Furloughed, or Unemployed recently, you will receive best-in-market software development training through the FDM Academy, before starting your new & exciting journey with our client!

The role

This is an opportunity for returners to up-skill in current and emerging technologies, to refamiliarize themselves with current industry best practices and to enhance their technical knowledge on deployments with our clients.

The FDM Returners Program Team are here to support you through every stage of the journey, ensuring you have the confidence, skills and opportunity to step back into a successful and rewarding career in technology.

At the start of the program, you will receive 16 weeks of instructor-led and project-based training in object-oriented development within the Scrum framework. The training is carried out by our experienced FDM Academy trainers and will take place online before you start with this client

This is a full-time role, where you return to work as a senior or lead Software Engineer.

Your employment with FDM will include the full-funded training and compensation for your time working at the client as part of their team as an FDM employee. After your two years with the client, you have the opportunity to transition permanently as their employee, subject to opportunity!

What we offer you:
• A fully supported journey back to work with continuous development throughout your time with FDM
• Up to 16 weeks of commercially relevant business and technical training (please note training is currently taking place online)
• Fast-track career progression to get you back into business

Essential experience and criteria required:
• Looking to return to work after a break in your career
• Previous software engineering or development experience
• Be able to work full time
• Be able to commit to working with FDM for two years once the training period is complete
• Be able to work in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Mount Laurel, NJ, or New York, NY

About the client

This client is one of the top 10 North American banks that aims to stand out from the competition in everything they do. Their brand and business model are rooted in a desire to give their customers, communities and colleagues the confidence to thrive in a changing world.

About FDM

FDM Group is a FTSE 250, multi-award-winning employer that recruits, trains and deploys talent globally. We are renowned for our dynamic Careers Program, which provides graduates, returners to work, and Military Veterans with award-winning business and technical training in several areas including Project Support, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Software Development, Software Testing, Risk, Regulation and Compliance, and IT Service Management.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. FDM Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process

About Us

Culture and Diversity

At FDM, our culture is unique. From charity partnerships to networking events, we are proud to provide a range of opportunities for you to get involved, broaden your networks and help you build relationships. In 2018 we were awarded Diversity Employer of the Year and we continue to prove that we’re inclusive by nature through our initiatives including Women in Tech.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We abide by local and state laws regarding vaccination status.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10004