Intermediate Applications Developer - Mainframe

Job Description

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow?people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level. Job Description Job Summary This position provides input and support for full systems life cycle management activities (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.). He/She performs tasks within planned durations and established deadlines. This position collaborates with teams to ensure effective communication and support the achievement of objectives. He/She provides knowledge, development, maintenance, and support for applications. Responsibilities Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using COBOL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, SAS, JCL, PL/1 Participate in the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support. Collaborate with business stakeholders and project managers in an SAFe Agile environment to meet project deadlines and deliverables. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Maintain and enhance existing applications to improve performance, security, and functionality. Develop and execute unit tests, integrate solutions, and provide detailed documentation. Ensure the highest quality of code and contribute to the overall improvement of the development process. Stay current with emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry trends related to mainframe development. Mandatory Skills And Experience 4+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development. 3+ years of practical experience in COBOL programming. Strong proficiency in COBOL programming and related tools. Solid experience with DB2 (database design, queries, and optimization). Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with JCL (Job Control Language). In-depth understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with stakeholders and team members effectively. Experience working in a corporate banking or financial services environment is a plus. Additional Skills Familiarity with version control and issue tracking tools (e., Git, Jira). Knowledge of AzureDevOps/TFS Knowledge of SAFe Agile Knowledge of API TESTING, POSTMAN Familiarity with Linux, Google Cloud --> Pub/Sub or Any messaging Queues. Qualifications Bachelor?s Degree or International equivalent Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or related field Employee Type Permanent UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.