JOB SUMMARY
To design, develop, deploy, and maintain new and existing applications in a Mainframe / Distributed Server environment to support Globe Life’s Direct To Consumer division to include ETL, Matching, Sortation, and Reporting for the printing and tracking of Direct Mail campaigns in a deadline driven environment with multiple concurrent projects using a team approach.
New personnel are mentored by an experienced developer in the particulars of our business applications. Since this position utilizes both server-based and mainframe-based programming languages, new programmers who do not have prior mainframe experience will be given a 21 hour IBM certified COBOL training course, followed by additional mentoring.
As such, we are looking for the attitude, aptitude, and base technology skill sets that will allow the trainee to focus on learning the unique job requirements.
The work location for this position is in Oklahoma City, OK. A Local Hybrid work schedule will be an option after some months of training.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate with clients and other IT personnel in analyzing system requests and designing specifications for new system development projects or for maintenance of existing mainframe and server applications.
- Convert mainframe and server based legacy systems to modern applications and platforms.
- Prepare unit and integration test plans and code/feature-level smoke test cases for program changes, and in cooperation with clients and other IT personnel, perform the testing.
- Prepare detailed documentation including design, development, testing and operational specifications.
- Adhere to System Development Life Cycle standards, including well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Make design changes to programs, either alone or in concert with other programmers.
- Communicate project progress and issues as needed.
- Serve as a ‘go-to’ resource for questions pertaining to applications developed or maintained.
- Provide timely response and resolution of emergency production questions, issues, and defects as they arise, 24/7.
- Learn new technologies, contribute to team meetings, and take responsibility for assignments and work efforts.
Required Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- 3+ years of experience performing system development and support for client-server-based applications.
- Proficiency in SQL Server / SSIS / Visual Studio / Relational Databases.
- Experience in .Net programming (VB.Net or C#).
- Eagerness to learn fundamentals of mainframe development tools: COBOL, Easytrieve, VSAM, JCL, SYNCSort.
- COBOL knowledge is a plus, but will be thoroughly trained if not.
- Assembler knowledge is a plus.
- Some knowledge of USPS related software (CASS, NCOA, PAVE) is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Visio.
- Experience with version control software such as Azure is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle and use of structured methodologies and techniques.
- Strong skills in designing, writing, maintaining, testing and debugging code.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, research, and data interpretation skills.
- Self-motivated, detail oriented, and consistently thorough.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with experience in meeting deadlines.
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent detailed projects, and to quickly shift priorities as needed.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Applicable to all employees of Globe Life & Accident and its subsidiaries:
• Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift
• Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.
Required Experience
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
- Direct Mail Industry experience a plus.