[Hiring] Mainframe Microfocus Developer @NTT DATA Services

Role Description

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced resource to work with a major Insurance client. The role involves building applications in Microfocus and requires technical, domain level, and specialist skills to ensure that all engineering services are operated, maintained, and constantly upgraded as technology advances. There can be multiple functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies, including but not limited to programming, support to maintain essential environmental conditions, and analysis – creating functional/technical design solutions. The job holder may specialize in a single or combination of those functions/technologies.

• Attending client meetings to understand requirements and provide technical solutions for critical applications in Mainframe and Microfocus.
• Researching and documenting technical changes as per client requirements, identifying dependencies of different systems, and preparing Technical Specification documents.
• Analyzing existing programs in Mainframe and making changes/developing new programs as per business requirements with efficiency, no redundancy, flexibility, and futurism.
• Attending stand-up meetings and review meetings to track progress of various activities and product development.
• Developing code in (COBOL, VSAM, JCL, CICS, DB2, Webservices CICS) technologies and testing based on client requirements for product/system enhancements.
• Performing code and design reviews to ensure deliverables adhere to project guidelines.
• Conducting testing (Unit testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)) of all changes made for the project through different test cases and evaluating results to ensure expectations are met.
• Providing SIT and UAT support and managing production rollouts.
• Reviewing code delivery and managing defect tracking.
• Timely resolution of abends/obstacles in testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years mainframe development experience using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Microfocus.
• Project lead experience (Nice to Have).
• Degree: Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Requirements

• Preferred locations are Addison, Texas and Montpelier, Vermont.

Benefits

• The starting pay range for this remote role is $96,000-121,000.
• This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.
• Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.