Mainframe Developer with Assembler
About The Client:
A global IT services and consulting company, multinational information technology (IT), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Client offers a wide array of IT services, including application development, infrastructure management, and business process outsourcing. Their consulting services span business and technology, while their digital solutions focus on transformation and user experience design. It excels in data and intelligence services, emphasizing analytics, AI, and machine learning. Additionally, their cybersecurity, cloud, and application services round out a comprehensive portfolio designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide.
About The Job:
- Shift- 2nd shift
- Exp- 8+ yrs
- Must have- strong Assembler exp, mainframe development exp
- Project utilize 90% coding using Assembler
- Mainframe Developer with Assembler skills
- This position reports to the IT Application Manager and is responsible for the development, deployment, and support of new and existing applications to meet the current and future needs of the business. Senior Programmer Analysts participate in all phases of the System Development Life Cycle as needed, applying expert knowledge of system interaction and business familiarity to meet business needs. This work is performed as part of a team or as a team lead, depending on the project.
Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinate with clients and other I.T. personnel in analyzing system requests, developing specifications for new system development projects or for maintenance to existing mainframe-based applications.
- Adhere to System Development Life Cycle standards, including preparation of project-related documents as requested by the Project Manager.
- Make design changes to programs, either alone or in concert with other programmers.
- Prepare unit and integration test plans for program changes, and in cooperation with clients and other I.T. personnel, perform the testing.
- Conduct thorough problem analysis in regard to technical system and application programs; documents findings and proposes problem resolution alternatives.
- Some on-call responsibilities to support production as needed.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
- Communicate project progress and issues as needed.
- Prepare user and operational documentation for programming work performed.
- Serve as a Project Lead for smaller or less complex projects
- Serve as a mentor for less experienced programmer/analysts as needed.
- Serve as a ‘go-to’ resource for complex questions.
- Be a participatory team member, share knowledge, assist with projects as needed and suggest improvements for the system development process.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- 8+ years experience performing system development and support for mainframe-based applications.
- Proven experience in meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
- Proven ability to work with clients in developing system solutions to business needs
- Mastery of mainframe development tools: IBM Assembler Language is a must, COBOL, Easytrieve, CICS, VSAM, VSE/DOS.
- Master of VSE tools such as: SyncSort, IDCAMS, CECI, CEDF, FTP, or any other third party toolset.
- Client/Server technology skills a plus. Working with .TXT, .XLS files and SQL is also a plus, but not required.
- Working skills for MS Office suite of products also preferred (Word, Excel, Visio)
- Working knowledge of systems development life cycle and use of structured methodologies and techniques (Waterfall, Agile).
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Strong technical, analytical and communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Insurance industry experience in life, health and annuity a plus.
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About VARITE: VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the verticals of Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.
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