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US Tech Solutions

MainFrame Application Developer

US Tech Solutions, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website www.ustechsolutions.com.

We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well.

Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset.

Position MainFrame Application Developer

Location HARTFORD, CT

Duration 6+ Months contract to hire

Job Description Overview 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.

Responsibilities

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

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