Mainframe Developer

Position Description:

We are looking for a hands-on Mainframe Developer to join the WM Core Processing Technology team to contribute and manage all aspects of application development, including functional, technical specifications, design and development. The developer will support the client correspondence team in support of ETRADE integration with our company and update existing BAU Client letters on the Mainframe environment in support of ETRADE integration.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player and will have significant experience in application development, a strong technical background and good communication skills. He/she will interact directly with the users and with other technologists across the firm.

Job Functions/Duties and Responsibilities:

* Update existing Mainframe Client letters in support of ETRADE Integration.

* Define and lead the implementation of strategic solution as well as identify tactical solutions when necessary.

* Lead the project delivery and ensure the projects are within scope, time constraints, and deliverables are of the highest quality.

* Responsible for the hands-on design and development of client letters in the Distributed Environment.

* Analyze user requirements, envision system features and functionality.

* Collaborate with other teams to integrate new client letters as required

* Interface with global team of developers and business users.

* Guide and if required mentor the junior members of the development team.

* Produce proof of concept in the new areas of development.

* Conduct knowledge sharing sessions for the team.

* Ensure high quality of deliverables while enforcing development and security best practices.

* Participate in design discussions and contribute to the architecture process.

* Investigate production issues and lead the development team to resolve it in a timely manner.

* Provide technical support for debugging web applications, database and assistance to production systems.

* The candidate will support continuous improvement of the automated systems and participate in all aspects of SDLC (analysis, design, coding, testing and implementation)

Skills Required:

* 10+ years of hands on professional experience using COBOL, JCL, Db2/SQL, OS utilities (SORT, ICEMAN), Changeman and Exstream/ (OTX) and related frameworks.

* 5 + years hands on experience creating/consuming data.

Relational databases:

* Experience with Db2/SQL.

* Working experience with Database design and data analysis.

Problem solving and design:

*Solid understanding and experience with Object-Oriented design and enterprise design patterns.

*The ability to write reusable, optimized and maintainable code that is well documented and follows industry-standard best practices.

Agile methodologies:

*Working knowledge of Agile tooling such as JIRA or other ALM tools

* Practiced understanding of Agile development methodologies & understanding of DevOps Integration

Organizational:

* Experience of working with geographically dispersed teams across different time zones

* Good communication and presentation skills: ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, across all stakeholder groups and with staff from junior to senior levels.

Skills Desired:

* Knowledge of Financial markets, lending based products & Wealth Management is highly desirable