Mainframe Developer

BITCO Insurance Companies•Davenport, IA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Working as part of the Applications Development team within our Information Technology department, this position is responsible for supporting mainframe technology including the coding, design, modification, and testing of computer programs. This position establishes skills and depth of knowledge across one to several of our supported technical disciplines and business solutions.

Requirements

Working knowledge and experience with the following:
IBM Mainframe experience in JCL, TSO, COBOL, PL/I, and Easytrieve
Systems analysis, design, and programming
Maintaining and writing code using current Microsoft products or languages specific to your discipline
SQL Databases including but not limited to writing queries and stored procedures
Requirements gathering, analyzing and determining feasibility, working with others to design and recommend solutions
Ability to identify issues and determine appropriate resolutions
Basic understanding of project management lifecycles
Ability to learn new skills languages as they are released
Proven ability to exercise independent judgement and decision making
Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal customers
Must be able to provide rotating on-call support of production systems
Candidates with a programming background who are eager and willing to learn mainframe technology may also be considered

Responsibilities

Works with other Software Developers, Senior Software Developers and Leadership team to create specifications, design and develop solutions to meet the needs of our customers
Creates or enhances applications using a mainframe technology stack
Collaborates with other Software Developers and Senior Software Developers to enhance skillset
Consults with internal customers to define application requirements, specifications, and to design information processing procedures ensuring that delivered enhancements meet business needs
Ensures our applications stay up and performant, and troubleshoots issues when they surface by analyzing program logic to determine solutions
Writes, tests and debugs programs
Thoroughly tests changes to ensure they are error free before pushing changes to a higher environment
Troubleshoots production issues, and performs system repairs as needed to maintain a properly functioning mainframe
Prepares and reviews test data
Documents program information and procedures, as directed, or as needed
Other programming duties and projects as assigned