About the position
We are seeking a skilled Senior Product Engineer with deep expertise in mainframe development to join a high-impact team working on the implementation of key optimization and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will contribute to the modernization of legacy systems while ensuring the stability and performance of existing applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Application Development: Design, develop, test, and debug IBM mainframe applications using COBOL.
- System Enhancement: Modify and optimize existing systems to meet evolving business needs.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with developers, business analysts, and engineers to deliver efficient, scalable solutions.
- Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve system errors and application issues.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation including system design, process flows, and user manuals.
- Testing & Deployment: Conduct unit, system, and integration testing. Support application deployment into production.
- System Modernization: Assist in integrating mainframe systems with modern technologies as part of ongoing transformation initiatives.
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years working in an IMS environment (IBM Mainframe) with COBOL.
- At least 2 years of experience in payment systems.
- Matric and a relevant tertiary IT qualification.
Mandatory Technical Skills
- COBOL Programming
- Eazytrieve
- JCL (Job Control Language)
- IMS Database
Beneficial Skills & Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience with z/OS and mainframe architecture
- Ability to produce clear, detailed documentation
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
- Understanding of ERDs, process flows, sequence diagrams, and use cases
- Knowledge of various software testing approaches
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Desired Skills:
- COBOL Programming
- Eazytrieve
- JCL
- IMS Database
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