- Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2 and JCL
- Work closely with vendor product owners and technical leads to understand requirements and implement technical solutions
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, sharing knowledge and practices in mainframe development
- Implement code using Test Driven Development (TDD) method. Unit test cases should be based on acceptance criteria.
- Perform negative file compares to ensure the quality and performance of developed solutions
- Perform code reviews and review unit test results with vendor Tech lead and complete code review forms
- Implement solutions for defect fixes and new enhancements with overall design of the application
- Complete release turnover documentation for UAT and Production
- Complete change control document for production turnover
- Merge/ layer code with other developers when making changes in shared program
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in mainframe development, with expertise in COBOL, CICS, DB2 and JCL.
- Strong understanding of cost basis applications and experience in cost analysis and optimization.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing solutions in an agile environment, following practices and standards
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders