Cobol Programmer

An IT company based in Midrand is seeking COBOL Programmer to come join an existing team

**Responsibilities**

**Development of programs in response to the business need**
- Responds to the need for new programs for the improvement of workflow and efficiency:

- Receives business requirements for improvements to the system.
- Liaises with the Business Analyst regarding the desired system capability.
- Compiles a technical specifications document for the new program or program amendment, including source code
- Includes components related to the user interface, data modeling, data management and back-end systems as necessary.
- Undertakes testing of the newly developed program prior to implementation to minimize comebacks.
- Adheres to defined timelines.
- Assists with post-implementation maintenance
- Updates the technical specifications document as changes are made.
- Develop Workflow Processes:

- Undertakes the analysis, design, development and upgrading of business processes
- Undertakes testing of newly developed business process workflows prior to implementation.
- Ensure development standards are being adhered
- Training, mentoring other staff members
- Attending workshops, JAD sessions, focus groups for effective problem solving
- Develop and test processes according to specifications of clients
- Writing code to ensure functions are performed as per client request
- Attend meetings to give feedback on current projects and tasks
- Liaise with business analysts and testers
- Testing conducted to minimize customer issues

**Financial management**
- Prepare and provide input to estimates for work orders/quotations.

**Process**
- Adhere to SDLC processes and procedures.
- Understands the requirements of Change Control.
- Adhere to ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 principles, and other ISO’s as they are adopted

**Supervision**
- May be responsible for staff supervision and mentoring.

**_Key Requirements_**

**Educational Qualifications**
- Degree/ Diploma in Computer Science, Business or similar field
- Deemed Industry Experience
- Formal training in desired coding language

**Experience**
- 2 to 5 years’ experience in a programming role, focusing on delivering technology-driven solutions. End-to-end project involvement in delivery and accountability thereof would be advantageous.
- Worked in a multi-project environment.
- Active involvement in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
- Knowledge and experience within the employee benefits or financial services environment are advantageous.

**Knowledge**
- Designs, codes, tests and debugs programs according to program specifications
- Develops technical specifications/program specifications and produces technical documentation for the system
- Has responsibility for quality code review for peers
- Deals with requests on enhancements to business processes
- Specialises in two or more relevant programming languages
- Technical and functional support
- Understands and interprets complex technical system specification
- Strong understanding of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Understanding and experience with the Omni system are advantageous.