Description : Job Overview :
- We are seeking an experienced Micro Focus Mainframe Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Micro Focus COBOL and CICS to support enterprise-scale Life & Annuity (L&A) insurance platforms.
- The role involves development, enhancement, and maintenance of mission-critical mainframe applications in a collaborative Agile delivery environment.
- The ideal candidate will bring solid technical fundamentals, deep exposure to mainframe batch and online processing, and proven experience working with North American insurance systems, particularly within the L&A domain.
Project Context :
This role supports large-scale Life & Annuity insurance platforms, focusing on :1. Development and maintenance of Micro Focus COBOL-based applications
2. Support of policy administration systems for L&A insurance products
3. Collaboration with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions
4. Ensuring stability, performance, and reliability of batch and online systems
Key Responsibilities :
Mainframe Application Development :
Design, develop, enhance, and maintain applications using Micro Focus COBOL and CICSDevelop and support batch jobs, schedules, and dependencies in enterprise environmentsAnalyze existing systems and implement performance, scalability, and stability improvementsPerform SQL query development and optimization across supported databasesSystem & Platform Integration :
Develop and execute shell scripts on Unix / Linux platformsWork with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and IBM DB2Utilize Micro Focus tools such as DFED and Animator for debugging and analysis (preferred)Agile Delivery & Collaboration :
Work within Agile / Scrum environmentsActively participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectivesTrack work items, defects, and deliverables using tools like Jira and Azure DevOps (ADO)Domain & Business Collaboration :
Collaborate closely with business analysts, domain experts, and stakeholdersSupport enhancements, production fixes, and regulatory updates for L&A policy administration systemsEnsure functional alignment with insurance product requirements and business workflowsMandatory Skills & Qualifications :
5-8 years of hands-on experience in Mainframe developmentStrong expertise in Micro Focus COBOL and CICSProven experience with batch processing and job schedulersHands-on experience with Unix / Linux shell scriptingStrong SQL development experience with one or more RDBMS platforms :1. Oracle
2. SQL Server
3. PostgreSQL
4. IBM DB2
Solid understanding of Micro Focus COBOL environments and toolingExperience working in Agile development modelsStrong communication, analytical, and collaboration skillsDomain Expertise (Mandatory) :
Prior experience in the Life & Annuity (L&A) Insurance domain - North AmericaHands-on exposure to one or more of the following insurance products :1. Variable Universal Life (VUL)
2. Variable Annuities (VA)
3. Fixed Annuities (FA)
4. Indexed Annuities
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