Hogan Mainframe Developer

FNB South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Hogan Mainframe Developer responsible for designing and supporting applications within their core banking environment. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience with Hogan systems, proficient in mainframe development and API integrations. This role requires a strong understanding of file transfer protocols like FTP and IBM MQ messaging. Join a dynamic team and contribute to mission-critical banking applications in an adaptive environment.

Benefits

Challenging work

Opportunities to innovate

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10 years hands-on experience with Hogan core banking systems.
• Experience developing and integrating APIs using z/OS Connect.
• Experience with IBM MQ, including queues, channels, message flows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and support applications within the Hogan environment.
• Provide production support, incident resolution, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including BA, QA, Architecture.

Skills

Hogan Core Banking System Expertise

Mainframe Development (COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM)

API Integration (z/OS Connect)

File Transfer Protocols (FTP, SFTP)

IBM MQ Messaging

Education

5-10 years experience with Hogan core banking systems

Tools

COBOL

JCL

DB2

VSAM

Endevor

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description

Hello Future Hogan Mainframe Developer

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

The Purpose Of The Role

The Hogan Mainframe Developer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting applications within the Hogan core banking environment. The role requires strong Hogan expertise, mainframe development experience, integration capabilities (z/OS Connect, MQ, TPIPE), and proficiency with secure file transfer mechanisms such as FTP and related protocols. The incumbent will ensure the stability, reliability, and continuous improvement of mission‑critical banking applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Hogan System Development & Support
• Develop, enhance, and maintain applications within the Hogan suite (CIS, CAMS, IDS, ILP).
• Provide production support, incident resolution, and performance optimization.
• Technical Analysis & Solution Design
• Analyze requirements and translate them into robust technical designs.
• Conduct impact assessments on Hogan modules, batch processes, and integrated systems.
• Offer SME expertise on Hogan structures, data layouts, and transaction workflows.
• Mainframe, Integration & File Transfer Development
• Develop and support mainframe components using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM.
• Design and maintain APIs using the z/OS Connect API framework.
• Configure and support IBM MQ messaging structures and queues.
• Manage and maintain TPIPE resources for IMS transactional message handling.
• Implement, automate, and troubleshoot file transfer methods such as FTP, SFTP and other mainframe file movement protocols.
• Support integration, regression, and end‑to‑end testing.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including BA, QA, Architecture, Infrastructure, System owners and Operations.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior developers.
• Participate in technical design forums and project planning sessions.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Produce and maintain high‑quality technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for APIs, MQ setups, file transfer configurations, and Hogan components.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• 5-10 years hands‑on experience with Hogan core banking systems.
• Strong knowledge of Hogan modules such as CAMS, CIS, IDS, HOGAN Batch.
• Proficient in mainframe development:
  • COBOL
  • JCL
  • DB2 / SQL
  • VSAM
  • Endevor (or similar version control)
• Experience developing and integrating APIs using z/OS Connect.
• Experience with IBM MQ (queues, channels, message flows).
• Working knowledge of TPIPE structures for IMS messaging.
• Experience with file transfer technologies, including:
  • FTP / FTPS / SFTP
  • Mainframe dataset transfers (sequential, GDG, VSAM interactions)
• Experience supporting high‑availability systems in financial services.

Preferred

• Knowledge of REST/JSON integration patterns.
• Experience with DevOps pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Background in banking domains such as deposits, lending, or customer information systems.
• Understanding of enterprise integration patterns and modernization initiatives.

Technical Competencies

• In-depth Hogan system expertise
• Strong mainframe development skills
• z/OS Connect API development
• MQ and TPIPE messaging proficiency
• File transfer protocols (FTP, SFTP)
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• Batch and online processing optimization
• SDLC, Agile, and CI/CD exposure

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and collaboration
• Ability to thrive in high‑pressure, mission‑critical environments
• Detail‑oriented and quality‑driven
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Work.
• Opportunities to innovate.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 17/02/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.