The Mainframe Applications Developer will be a key member of the Global Reference Data Technology team within the Risk & Finance technology organization. The candidate must be self-motivated with a background in technology and proven ability to translate business needs into data rich, enabled applications and tools. Technical and intellectual curiosity is required, along with the ability to pick up concepts and techniques quickly in order to execute projects and
solutions. Technical debugging and problem resolution are important components of the position. As we work with diverse datasets, deep understanding of Cobol, Jcl, Vsam, cics as well as db2 is required. The role will also require performance and understanding across all aspects of project lifecycle.
In this role, you will be responsible to:
- Code, test, modify, debug, document changes
- Adhere to coding standards, procedures and techniques utilizing programming skills and contribute to the technical code
base
- Document detailed application specifications; Create and translate technical requirements into programmed application
modules;
- Help develop test cases and plans to complete the unit testing and support System testing
- Participate in design reviews / code reviews and ensure that all solutions are aligned to pre-defined architectural
specifications; identify/troubleshoot application code-related issues; and review and provide feedback to the final user
documentation.
- Participate in unit testing and integration testing
- Assume ownership and accountability for the assigned deliverables thru all phases of the development lifecycle
Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of Application Development work experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Cobol, Jcl and Vsam, cics
- Hands on experience in DB2 database is preferred.
- Knowledge of any of ibm utilities (iebgener iebcompr iefbr14 idcams) is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong analytical skills and eagerness to learn new technologies
- Knowledge of version and revision control practices and procedures
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