MainFrame Application Developer

US Tech Solutions; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm seeks a MainFrame Application Developer in Hartford, CT. The role entails hands-on coding, analysis of technical specifications, and project management responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in COBOL, CICS, and JCL among others. This position supports critical applications and involves mentoring less experienced team members. Join us to contribute to the development of essential systems in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced programming and analytical skills to meet business requirements.
• Ability to work independently on technical issues with understanding of business impacts.
• Effective communication skills for various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide programming, configuration, testing, and implementation support.
• Analyze business requirements and assist in drafting technical specifications.
• Resolve incidents and defects in development and production.

Skills

COBOL

CICS

JCL

DB2

IMS

TableBase

VSAM

MQ

CLIST

QMF

XML

TSO

Z/OS 4.2.0

Job description

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website www.ustechsolutions.com.

We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well.

Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset.

Job Description

Position : MainFrame Application Developer

Location: HARTFORD, CT

Duration:6+ Months contract to hire

Job Description

The Client Personal Policy Admin Application Development team seeks one (1) “Application Developer” experienced in the development and support of Host/Mainframe based applications utilizing Systems Development Life Cycle (Waterfall/Iterative/Agile) and Best Practices. Under general supervision, the incumbent in this position will support Auto and Boat/Yacht suite of applications to deliver critical technical and business capabilities.

The position responsibilities include but are not limited to –

• Providing hands-on analysis, programming, configuration, testing and implementation support to assigned systems and/or projects
• Analyzing business requirements and assisting in the development of technical specifications
• Analyzing and resolving the incidents and defects discovered during the development as well as in production
• Assisting in the project estimates, and writing the test plans & production transition plans
• Conducting application code reviews
• Performing basic project management responsibilities
• Responding to business research and other ad-hoc inquiries
• Partnering with cross functional areas for effective execution and delivery of production quality systems
• Managing interaction between the systems and corporate technical support areas when additional support is required
• Timely identifying risks and issues and recommend appropriate mitigation plans
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced employees.
• Working collaboratively in a Project Collaboration engagement that’s comprised of employees and Global Sourcing Vendors
• Knowledge of Personal Insurance products and/or general Property & Casualty Insurance is a plus

Job Specific Technical Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrates advanced programming/configuration/analytical skills to achieve business and/or technical requirements
• Able to work independently to resolve defects, incidents and problems with understanding of the business and system impacts
• Able to identify and exercise appropriate escalation communications
• Demonstrates an aptitude for learning and applying new and/or updated programming languages, techniques, and/or software development disciplines
• Ability to communicate thoughts/designs/ideas in an unambiguous manner and adjusts communication based on audience
• Exhibits active and effective communication skills with team members – including active listening and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to understand assigned business unit and business priorities
• Demonstrates willingness, cooperation, and concern for business issues
• Able to coordinate with other technical areas to achieve project/department or division
• Technical skills: COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, IMS (batch & online), TableBase, VSAM, MQ, CLIST, QMF, XML, TSO, Z/OS 4.2.0