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Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior COBOL CICS Developer to join our dynamic IT team to work in an extremely well structured and mature environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing, maintaining, and supporting complex COBOL and CICS applications and ideally have banking applications experience. This role involves collaborating with business analysts, the client, project managers, and other developers to deliver and maintain high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our client’s business.
Location:
Wellington or Auckland (Hybrid)
Key Responsibilities:
Software Development and Maintenance:
- Analyse, Design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL, CICS applications.
- Write efficient, reusable, and reliable code according to specifications.
- Perform code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards.
- Troubleshoot, analyse and resolve application issues in a timely manner.
Project Management and Collaboration:
- Work closely with business analysts and client stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Collaborate with project managers to plan, estimate, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings as part of the Agile development process.
- Work closely with the client to understand and answer their queries and requests for information.
System Integration and Optimization:
- Integrate new software with existing systems and platforms.
- Optimize application performance and ensure scalability.
- Identify and implement improvements to existing processes and systems.
Documentation and Training:
- Create and maintain detailed technical applications documentation.
- Attend and contribute to training sessions to improve the technical skills of the team.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure that software solutions are thoroughly tested and meet the highest quality standards.
- Collaborate with QA teams to define and implement test strategies and plans.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of experience in Mainframe COBOL CICS development.
- Strong understanding of mainframe environments and related technologies.
- Proficiency in DB2, JCL, SQL, MQ and Easytrieve.
- Experience with software development methodologies, particularly Agile/Scrum.
- Excellent software analysis ability, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Trust, Transform & Thrive with a company whose mission is to lead clients on their digital transformation journeys, DXC Technology will be recognized globally as a force multiplier, enabling clients to seize the opportunities presented by today's rapidly changing technologies.
If you are a self-starter with a strong customer focus and a results oriented approach complimented by your strong verbal and written communication skills, we would like to hear from you.
Your working environment
Virtual/flexible/on-site/travel
In alignment with our commitment to fostering a flexible and dynamic work environment, we have adopted a hybrid working approach that acknowledges the importance of in-person collaboration while recognising that the determination of your work location will be based on a range of factors to ensure both individual preferences and operational requirements are met
Our culture and benefits
DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice. #WeAreDXC
As an employer of choice, our “people first” philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work.
How to apply & our commitment to you in return
If you would like to be part of a culture that drives innovation, delivers results, rewards performance and encourages ideas, then please press the "Apply Now" button to submit your resume.
In return, we agree to ensure a hiring process that is enjoyable, thorough, and fair. We strive to provide an environment that lets you thrive and show off the very best version of yourself, while learning about us at the same time.
Interviews and onboarding are conducted online, as part of us being a virtual-first company.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge.
Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
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