Developer III

Title: Developer III
Duration: 12 months
Location: Columbia, SC (Partial Onsite - Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Duties:
Perform all phases of applications systems analysis and design. Analyze systems specifications and develop applications to support information systems processes. Prepare detailed specifications from which complex programs will be written. Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain these programs. Formulates scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems.

• 20% Ensure team members understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions, organizational standards are maintained, and applications are delivered according to project timelines. Provide expert system knowledge, perform research, attend meetings, and review documents.
• 20% Maintain and modify programs according to specifications. Code, compile, and implement application software that is delivered on time and within budget. Evaluate basic interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area.
• 20% Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.
• 20% Analyze production systems, recommend systems enhancements, provide instruction to production support team. Research customer issues and determine appropriate resolutions. Coordinate implementation of modifications or enhancements.
• 20% Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems. Develop functional design and technical specifications, concept diagrams, and work flow diagrams and related procedures to process data using appropriate systems environment/platform. Document programs/procedures.

Work Environment: Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment. Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
Required Skills:

• Host (Mainframe) development experience - Willing to teach Mainframe, must have an interest in Mainframe
• COBOL
• APS (COBOL Code Generator)
• DB2
• IMS
• Demonstrated ability to analyze systems and develop specifications based on business need.

Also consider candidates who have knowledge/proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, Jenkins, GIT, Vue, Python, VSCode, MongoDB, who would like to utilize these skills and learn mainframe technologies.
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degree.
Degree Equivalency: 4 years of job-related work experience or 2 years of job-related experience plus an associate's degree in computer science, Information Technology or other job-related degree
Minimum Required Work Experience: 4 years-of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.
Nice To Have:

• Exposure to large systems with a financial institution or insurance company (highly preferred but not required)