Mainframe Developer

Job Description

Role Description:

The Developer will be responsible for developing new system functionality,
providing system maintenance & enhancements in Mainframe projects to ensure
that the initiatives and internal customers are provided full lifecycle support, from
implementation through on-going support. This person will be responsible for
coding, unit testing, bug-fixes a day-to-day basis.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Adhere to security and control, and change control processes
Design, develop and maintain Mainframe Cobol and DB2 stored procedures to meet support and/or project requirements.
Interface with business and IT teams to understand business requirements and translate business requirements into formal

technical requirements and application code

Work with IT support teams (DBA, server teams) to ensure support and project requirements are developed and

successfully implemented

Develop and execute unit test and integration plans/scripts to validate that application changes meet technical

specifications.

Responsible for full System Development Life Cycle
Work with business team to complete acceptance testing and participate in integration testing
Participate in production support/ duty rotation including weekend and off-hour support coverage
Provide Solution Delivery Methodology artefacts associated with application components.
Participate in technical reviews at appropriate stages of development

Key Competencies & Skills required

Technical Skills: o COBOL, DB2, JCL, SQL

Quick3270, ALM tools, CVS or similar Code Vault

Has some background in DB Modelling
IT technical background & mainframe programming experience
Experience in all components of software delivery with concentration in requirements,

design and development.

Quick starter to troubleshoot/resolve incidents and business support items
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (e.g. Knowledge of debugging, defect

analysis und defect solving)

Ability to multi-task effectively
Prioritize Business Impact and Urgency
Perform application support tasks like: systems support, security reviews, &maintenance tasks
o Testing experience
o Ability to learn new technologies and methodologies quickly
Nice to have:
Knowledge of REXX, VBA, IMS/DC, Jira, Xray
Exposure to collaboration tools like SharePoint, Fileshare
Experience with insurance processes in insurance lines, especially health
Knowledge about Test Tools (e.g. HP ALM) and BMC Tool Incident Management
Behavioral Skills:
Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills relevant to the role.
Willingness to learn and quickly adapt to changing requirements.
Proactive approach to identifying issues and presenting solutions and options
Ability to direct and guide teams as relevant
Soft Skill:
Ability to work in a team
conflict skills
flexibility
initiative
resilience
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Communication and presentation skills