One should have good hands on exposure on Mainframe development. One with minimal guidance should be able to design and implement complex solutions. One should be able to adopt with new technologies or technological changes in an Agile environment. Should also have experience in leading/mentoring team of 10+ resources.
1. Application development experience in Design, coding, testing and debugging with mainframe skills such as CICS, VSAM, COBOL, DB2, JCL, Zeke, File Aid, Changeman, AbendAid
2. Programming, conduct code reviews, and test software as needed, ensuring quality of deliverables
3. Must have analytical and coding skills
4. Execute various forms of testing unit, system, regression, integration, performance, volume
5. Manages all aspects of implementation planning & coordination
6. Develops detailed plans and accurate estimates for the design, build, implement and stabilize phases of the project
7. Performs database/ disaster recovery planning for multiple systems
8. Facilitates complex group meetings (including business partners) for technical design, decision making, problem solving, implementation and strategic planning
9. High degree of professionalism, enthusiasm, autonomy and initiative on a daily basis
10. Demonstrate high level of ownership, leadership and drive in contributing innovative solutions.
11. Ability to lead and mentor team (10+) resources
12. Team Goal setting and tracking
13. Stakeholder management
14. Project planning, management and tracking
Education
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance/Accounts or related discipline
Experience 12 to 15 years of hands on MAINFRAME, COBOL, JCL, CICS, SAS, REXX, DB2, Omni Script, Shell Script with Leadership and Mentorship skills
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, CICS, SAS, REXX, Omni Script, Shell Script
PS, PDS, GDG, SEQUENTIAL, INDEXED File Systems
VSAM, DB2, IMS DB databases
OS390, Z/OS, Windows 2000/XP/7, MS WINDOWS, UNIX
Cloud Experience
Jenkins
Agile (Scrum) processes
Project/Team management
Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training if required)
Working Relationships
Internal Contacts (and purpose of relationship):
MetLife internal partners
External Contacts
(and purpose of relationship) If Applicable
MetLife external partners