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Senior IT Programmer Analyst, Mainframe
Globe Life. Develop, deploy, and provide ongoing support for mainframe-based applications .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and supporting mainframe-based applications, with mastery in COBOL, Easytrieve, CICS, VSAM, JCL, and zOS. Proven ability to analyze system requests, lead projects, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mainframe Application DevelopmentCOBOL ProgrammingAgile SDLC MethodologyProject LeadershipTechnical Documentation
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Hard Skills
COBOLEasytrieveCICSVSAMJCLZOSSyncSortSQLWaterfall SDLCAssembler
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteFTPIDCAMSCECICEDF
Industry Keywords
Insurance IndustryLife InsuranceHealth InsuranceAnnuity
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesSDLCSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop, deploy, and provide ongoing support for mainframe-based applications
- Analyze system requests with business clients and IT personnel
- Develop technical specifications and deliver new development and maintenance solutions
- Design, code, test, and implement program changes
- Analyze technical system and application issues, document findings, and propose resolution alternatives
- Prepare and execute unit and integration test plans
- Adhere to SDLC standards and prepare project documentation
- Lead smaller or less complex projects, coordinating tasks, timelines, and communications
- Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Prepare user and operational documentation
- Mentor less experienced programmer/analysts and support complex technical questions
- Provide on-call production support as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8+ years of experience in system development and support for mainframe-based applications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered
- Mastery of COBOL, Easytrieve, CICS, VSAM, JCL, and zOS
- Expert working knowledge of SyncSort, IDCAMS, CECI, CEDF, FTP, and third-party toolsets
- Strong working knowledge of Waterfall and Agile SDLC methodologies
- Ability to partner with business clients to develop system solutions aligned to business needs
- Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results in a team environment
- Reliable attendance and ability to work full time
- Assembler knowledge is a plus
- Experience with client/server technology, .TXT files, .XLS files, and SQL is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio) is preferred
- Insurance industry experience in life, health, and annuity is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Robust life insurance benefits
- Retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan
- Paid holidays and time off
- Parental leave
- Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions supporting fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals
- Company-paid counseling for mental health, stress management, and work-life balance
- Continued education reimbursement eligibility
- Company-paid FLMI and ICA courses
- Discounted Texas Rangers tickets