My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Analyst Developer (Actuarial Values) to join them on an independent contract basis
IT / Finance
Responsibilities
- Build features and applications that exceed the business specifications and requirements
- Analyze existing software applications and align with BAU Support and other functional requirements from business users (e.g. legislative requirements)
- Write and test effective interfaces to other applications and services
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software and assist in defect resolution and testing of applications
- Create technical documentation and provide technical direction, ensuring software development tasks align with operational goals
- Standby responsibilities, as and when required
Experience
- 5-8 years’ experience in Mainframe Software Development
- Prior exposure to applications in Financial Services will be strongly recommended
- Proven record of exceptional work performance
- In depth understanding and knowledge of IBM Assembler and Fortran on the mainframe.
- In depth understanding and knowledge on the mainframe development environment. (ROSCOE, TSO, DumpMaster, IBM debug, etc.)
- Basic understanding of TP monitors (e.g. IMS and CICS) and Data
- Management Systems (e.g. QSAM, DB2) will be strongly recommended
- Strong technical skills (MQ, SQL, JCL and VSAM)
- Sound understanding of the Software Development process and methodology in the IT Organisation
- A good understanding of financial products, especially long-term insurance products
If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review
Desired Skills:
- IBM Assembler
- Fortran
- Mainframe
- ROSCOE
- TSO
- DumpMaster
- IBM Debug
- TP Monitors