Cobol (Mainframe) developer

Job Description :

Major Purpose:

• Works on a product team alongside other software engineers and software analysts to support basic product design by writing and testing code to deliver simple to complex functionality on a defined portion of the product it supports. This is an entry level role that is designed to learn, grow in competence, and develop the most basic capability needed to operate effectively in this role. Work and decisions are reviewed by supervisors before implementation; Applies existing applications to routine problems.

Major Duties:

• Develops, codes, configures, and tests programs and systems.
• Evaluates and implements enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance of software applications.
• Analyzes assignments and determines software specifications that must be fulfilled to achieve objectives.
• Executes necessary documentation, as directed, or needed.
• Collaborates with other relevant stakeholders and team members to ensure that features meet business needs.
• Follows industry-standard agile software design methodology for development and documentation.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellence in verbal and written communication forms with emphasis on persuasive communication, tact and negotiation. (Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.)
• Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements into technical solutions. (Has a general understanding of the principles and uses the knowledge with assistance.)
• Ability to apply engineering principles and concepts for designs. (Has a general understanding of the principles and uses the knowledge with assistance.)
• Ability to manage many competing priorities/requests in a fast-paced environment (Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.)

Education :

• Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent experience. (University Degree (4 years or equivalent))
• Degree in an Information Technology discipline or equivalent experience. (University Degree (4 years or equivalent))

Relevant work experiences:

• Previous experience in programming/software development. (1 - 3 years)
• Software development processes experience. (1 - 3 years)
• Participating in Agile Development (1 - 3 years)
• Experience working in an Agile Environment (1 - 3 years)

Required Skillset:

• Experience in Cobol (Mainframe) development
• COBOL, JCL, IMS, DB2, TSO, and SAS