Synechron

Job Summary

At Synechron, we are seeking a skilled VisionPlus Developer with expertise in CICS to join our innovative technology team. This role is focused on developing, integrating, and maintaining VisionPlus applications using COBOL and CICS, which are critical to our financial services solutions. By leveraging your technical acumen, you will contribute significantly to the optimization of our digital solutions, ensuring seamless data flow and transaction processing, and ultimately aiding in the achievement of our business objectives.

Software Requirements

• Required Proficiency:
  • VisionPlus application development using COBOL and CICS
  • System integration techniques for seamless data flow between VisionPlus and other enterprise applications
  • CICS environments and transaction processing
  • Testing and quality assurance practices
  • Technical documentation and coding standards
• Preferred Proficiency:
  • Experience with other financial services software
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and digital transformation technologies

Overall Responsibilities

• Application Development:
  • Design, code, test, and debug VisionPlus applications using COBOL and CICS.
  • Develop and enhance existing applications to align with evolving business requirements.
• System Integration:
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate VisionPlus with other systems, ensuring data consistency and reliability.
• CICS Management:
  • Maintain and optimize CICS environments to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Implement and monitor transaction processing for reliability and efficiency.
• Requirement Analysis:
  • Work with business analysts to translate functional requirements into technical specifications.
• Testing and Quality Assurance:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, conduct unit testing, and support system and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Documentation:
  • Maintain detailed technical documentation and coding standards for future reference.
• Support and Maintenance:
  • Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for VisionPlus applications.
  • Participate in regular system updates and enhancements for improved performance.
• Collaboration:
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and foster a collaborative environment.

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:
  • Essential: COBOL
  • Preferred: Experience with other programming languages used in financial services
• Frameworks and Libraries:
  • Essential: CICS
• Development Tools and Methodologies:
  • Essential: Testing tools and methodologies
  • Preferred: DevOps practices

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience:
  • 6+ years in VisionPlus application development using COBOL and CICS
• Domain-Specific Experience:
  • Financial services industry experience is preferred
• Alternative Experience Pathways:
  • Equivalent experience in similar roles within financial or technology sectors

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design and develop VisionPlus applications.
• Collaborate with business analysts to refine requirements.
• Manage CICS environments for optimal application performance.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance tasks.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for application issues.
• Attend regular cross-functional team meetings to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Certifications:
  • Preferred certifications in VisionPlus or CICS
• Training:
  • Ongoing training in latest technologies and methodologies relevant to the role

Professional Competencies

• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently
• Effective time and priority management
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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