Mainframe Developer

Citi; Chennai; On-site; INR 13,15,000 - 21,93,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services company as a Mainframe Developer in Chennai. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to application systems analysis and programming activities while leading offshore development teams. Ideal candidates are expected to possess strong technical skills in COBOL, problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years relevant experience in Financial Services.
• Strong technical solutions experience in Mainframe.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and define system enhancements.
• Consult with users and recommend programming solutions.
• Analyze applications for vulnerabilities and conduct testing.

Skills

COBOL

VSAM

JCL

DB2

Agile Methodology

Problem-Solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

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The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code
• Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
• Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
• Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
• Strong experience delivering technical solutions in a Mainframe environment using COBOL, VSAM, JCL, PROC, DB2.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Familiarity with Agile methodology, tools such as Jira
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  
  

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

• Application software design, code, test, document and implementation as part of Mainframe development team.
• Lead/coordinate offshore development team members to participate in design and coding for application development to deliver on time, to required standards and as per the design documentation.
• Proactively identify any risks, bottlenecks, issues, and concerns associated with projects/tasks and take mitigation actions.
• Analytical skills to facilitate complex design work, advanced trouble-shooting, performance tuning and process improvement
• Support/Lead Software Release coverage responsibilities requiring late night/weekend work.
• Whenever needed, lead team in work assignments as well as resource capacity planning.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile methodology and solid understanding of the SDLC process.
• Quick learner able to apply technical knowledge to troubleshoot issues encountered and resolve issues independently
• Detail-oriented, able to articulate complex topics clearly, results-oriented, exhibit a high level of professionalism, and exceptionally organized.
• Have the ability to think in a structured manner.
• Ability to take direction, work independently, and skillfully coordinate/lead work with others.
  
  

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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