Lead Application Developer

Primerica•Duluth, GA

1d•$115,000 - $123,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Developer is responsible for designing, modifying, and developing systems using advanced techniques including the ability to analyze current systems to resolve new and/or existing problems for the Reinsurance – Actuarial systems. Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in front-end system development. Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead or direct the work of other developers/projects. Stays current on new and emerging technology. Works independently; receives minimal guidance.

Requirements

Technical, trade or business school or equivalent experience in computer science, computer engineering or related field
4-5 years’ experience
Participated in several major system projects and has shown proficiency in several development discipline/platforms
Problem solving skills, analysis and design skills
Coding, testing and debugging systems
Self-motivated with outstanding organizational, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to work well with peers and management
Takes ownership of the tasks assigned and works with minimal guidance and direction from management, and other team members
Strong hands-on experience with core mainframe technologies, including COBOL, JCL, SQL (DB2 or equivalent), VSAM, CICS, TSO/ISPF, and z/OS Unix System Services (USS), along with modern debugging and diagnostic tools (e.g., Intertest, XPEDITER, IBM Debugger)
Understanding of mainframe architecture and application design, including batch processing, online transaction processing (OLTP), job scheduling, and data integration patterns
Proven expertise in batch processing environments, with a strong grasp of job flow dependencies, scheduling, and performance considerations within complex financial systems
Experience supporting regulated, audit-driven financial systems, including an understanding of production controls, change management, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to operate at a system level, including: Explaining complex technical and system interactions in a clear, structured manner, Making sound decisions with incomplete information while balancing risk and urgency, Communicating technical risks, tradeoffs, and impacts to both technical and business stakeholders
Strong collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively partner across distributed teams and varying levels of experience

Nice To Haves

Experience using Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, O365 or similar tools
Financial services or insurance domain experience
Assembler is a plus (not required)

Responsibilities

Codes, unit tests, and debugs programs ensuring optimal performance using advanced programming techniques.
Writes technical specifications and creates thorough unit test plans for each new functionality, application and/or conversion from one application system to the next.
Performs thorough unit testing for new functionality, applications, conversions, etc., through full regression validation.
Utilizes appropriate software tools for source code management, code creation, compilation and program execution.
Documents new systems as well as changes to existing systems according to established standards; develop flow charts, logic charts, record formats, and coding structures using architecture approved tools.
Reviews business test plans and results to ensure effectiveness in meeting project requirements.
Directs training of business personnel in new and modified systems.
Provides on-call support for production and lower environments.
Provides training by working with and mentoring other developers and/or contractors.
Performs background analysis through research, interviews / meetings with business areas to define needs, understand desired results and to resolve problems.
Meets independently with business partners and management to determine systems solutions and evaluate technical feasibility.
Analyzes detailed system factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements and alternative methods of problem resolution to ensure optimal performance.
Applies advanced analysis skills and business knowledge to solve complex business problems.
Utilizes appropriate approved tools to design solutions.
Stays abreast of advanced technology within areas of expertise.
Collaborate with others to formulate optimal solutions.
Participates and leads system creation, planning, and coordination with other IT teams and resources.
Creates and/or updates system documentation as appropriate based on project assignment.
Develops project proposals (including estimates) and presents to stakeholders for review and approval.
Discusses and documents how proposed changes to the system will affect business process or other relevant systems.
Enforces and adheres to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Technology Management Policy.
Adheres to the Change Management Technology Management Policy.
Manages more complex projects to completion including project design and proposals.
Maintains positive business/peer interactions.
Protects the company’s authority to do business by complying with legal and ethical standards, policies, and procedures.
Follows all applicable Information Technology Management Policies.
Ensures new development tools, methods or frameworks provide for secure coding techniques.
Provides training, guidance or mentoring to team members, no formal supervisory responsibilities