MainFrame Application Developer

Job Description
Position : MainFrame Application Developer
Location: HARTFORD, CT
Duration: 6+ Months contract to hire

Job Description
The Client Personal Policy Admin Application Development team seeks one (1) “Application Developer” experienced in the development and support of Host/Mainframe based applications utilizing Systems Development Life Cycle (Waterfall/Iterative/Agile) and Best Practices. Under general supervision, the incumbent in this position will support Auto and Boat/Yacht suite of applications to deliver critical technical and business capabilities.
The position responsibilities include but are not limited to –
• Providing hands-on analysis, programming, configuration, testing and implementation support to assigned systems and/or projects
• Analyzing business requirements and assisting in the development of technical specifications
• Analyzing and resolving the incidents and defects discovered during the development as well as in production
• Assisting in the project estimates, and writing the test plans & production transition plans
• Conducting application code reviews
• Performing basic project management responsibilities
• Responding to business research and other ad-hoc inquiries
• Partnering with cross functional areas for effective execution and delivery of production quality systems
• Managing interaction between the systems and corporate technical support areas when additional support is required
• Timely identifying risks and issues and recommend appropriate mitigation plans
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced employees.
• Working collaboratively in a Project Collaboration engagement that’s comprised of employees and Global Sourcing Vendors
• Knowledge of Personal Insurance products and/or general Property & Casualty Insurance is a plus
Job Specific Technical Skills and Competencies
• Demonstrates advanced programming/configuration/analytical skills to achieve business and/or technical requirements
• Able to work independently to resolve defects, incidents and problems with understanding of the business and system impacts
• Able to identify and exercise appropriate escalation communications
• Demonstrates an aptitude for learning and applying new and/or updated programming languages, techniques, and/or software development disciplines
• Ability to communicate thoughts/designs/ideas in an unambiguous manner and adjusts communication based on audience
• Exhibits active and effective communication skills with team members – including active listening and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to understand assigned business unit and business priorities
• Demonstrates willingness, cooperation, and concern for business issues
• Able to coordinate with other technical areas to achieve project/department or division
• Technical skills: COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, IMS (batch & online), TableBase, VSAM, MQ, CLIST, QMF, XML, TSO, Z/OS 4.2.0

Additional Information
Ritika Bharti
Sr. Technical Recruiter
USTechSolutions
Phone No. #201-932-0831