Mainframe/Cobol Programmer with Life Insurance experience

Mainframe/Cobol Programmer with Life Insurance experienceDirect HireJob SummaryThe Senior Programmer Analyst designs and develops system solutions to business needs, using senior-level tools and techniques. They Analyze, code, design, test, document and support the computer application software systems that are developed and maintained within the Organization.Job Responsibilities

• Analyze new assignments and design/develops programming requirements and software specifications and serve as technical lead as assigned.
• Prepare business cases which define potential benefits, options for achieving these benefits through development of new or changed processes, and associated business risks.
• Prepare effort estimation including researching and estimating costs of software development, unit testing. May provide estimates for upgrades of vendor packages upgrades and integration with existing systems.
• Lead design of solutions with business analysts, business systems analysts, programmers, solution architects, and other team members.
• Analyze and verify requirements for completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, and conformity to standards.
• Develop and utilize standard templates to accurately and concisely convey technical design.
• Program and test all or selected components of complex applications. Integration with packaged solutions as needed.
• Analyze and resolve test result problems and debugs production issues.
• Assist with coordinating technical teams for work on project initiatives.
• Guide, train and mentor junior Programmer Analysts and other technical staff. May conduct peer reviews as needed for projects and initiatives.
• Gather, synthesize and update documentation regarding technology processes or systems.
• Produces deliverables related to the project(s) and/or production support as assigned.
• Provide post-implementation support.
• Possible on call and/or after-hours work as needed.

• Computer application software system design experience.
• Experience in multi-system environment including both custom developed application and packaged solutions.
• Ability to work as part of a project team, independently and guide other technical staff.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple initiatives.
• Sound judgment in decision making.

• Must have significant recent experience with Mainframe, Cobol, and Db2 experinece
• Must have life insurance experience
• Experience with .NET, Java, Javascript a plus but not required
• Technical understanding of the digital platform, cloud applications, web services, server-side components and APIs.
• Data analysis skills including ability to perform advanced SQL queries.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook. Advanced skill in Excel including formulas, pivot tables, vlookup, and macros.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau is a plus, nice to have.
• Understanding of REST & SOAP Web Service and how to uses SoapUI, REST API clients is a plus, nice to have.