Lead the design and implementation of complex mainframe solutions; mentor a team of 10+. Conduct coding, testing, and project management in an Agile environment.
Description and Requirements
Job Description - Lead Mainframe Developer
Position Title:
GG12
Function, Responsibility Level:
Reports to (Responsibility Level):
Supervises:
Location:
Global Grade:
Cost Center (85 series):
Complexity:
PID/s Load Mapping:
Position Summary
One should have good hands on exposure on Mainframe development. One with minimal guidance should be able to design and implement complex solutions. One should be able to adopt with new technologies or technological changes in an Agile environment. Should also have experience in leading/mentoring team of 10+ resources.
Job Responsibilities
1. Application development experience in Design, coding, testing and debugging with mainframe skills such as CICS, VSAM, COBOL, DB2, JCL, Zeke, File Aid, Changeman, AbendAid
2. Programming, conduct code reviews, and test software as needed, ensuring quality of deliverables
3. Must have analytical and coding skills
4. Execute various forms of testing - unit, system, regression, integration, performance, volume
5. Manages all aspects of implementation planning & coordination
6. Develops detailed plans and accurate estimates for the design, build, implement and stabilize phases of the project
7. Performs database/ disaster recovery planning for multiple systems
8. Facilitates complex group meetings (including business partners) for technical design, decision making, problem solving, implementation and strategic planning
9. High degree of professionalism, enthusiasm, autonomy and initiative on a daily basis
10. Demonstrate high level of ownership, leadership and drive in contributing innovative solutions.
11. Ability to lead and mentor team (10+) resources
12. Team Goal setting and tracking
13. Stakeholder management
14. Project planning, management and tracking
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education
§ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance/Accounts or related discipline
Experience
§ 12 to 15 years of hands on MAINFRAME, COBOL, JCL, CICS, SAS, REXX, DB2, Omni Script, Shell Script with Leadership and Mentorship skills
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
• Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, CICS, SAS, REXX, Omni Script, Shell Script
• PS, PDS, GDG, SEQUENTIAL, INDEXED File Systems
• VSAM, DB2, IMS DB databases
• OS390, Z/OS, Windows 2000/XP/7, MS WINDOWS, UNIX
• Cloud Experience
• Jenkins
• Agile (Scrum) processes
• Project/Team management
Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training - if required)
§
Working Relationships
Internal Contacts
(and purpose of relationship):
§ MetLife internal partners
External Contacts
(and purpose of relationship) - If Applicable
§ MetLife external partners
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services.
At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
#BI-Hybrid
Job Description - Lead Mainframe Developer
Position Title:
GG12
Function, Responsibility Level:
Reports to (Responsibility Level):
Supervises:
Location:
Global Grade:
Cost Center (85 series):
Complexity:
PID/s Load Mapping:
Position Summary
One should have good hands on exposure on Mainframe development. One with minimal guidance should be able to design and implement complex solutions. One should be able to adopt with new technologies or technological changes in an Agile environment. Should also have experience in leading/mentoring team of 10+ resources.
Job Responsibilities
1. Application development experience in Design, coding, testing and debugging with mainframe skills such as CICS, VSAM, COBOL, DB2, JCL, Zeke, File Aid, Changeman, AbendAid
2. Programming, conduct code reviews, and test software as needed, ensuring quality of deliverables
3. Must have analytical and coding skills
4. Execute various forms of testing - unit, system, regression, integration, performance, volume
5. Manages all aspects of implementation planning & coordination
6. Develops detailed plans and accurate estimates for the design, build, implement and stabilize phases of the project
7. Performs database/ disaster recovery planning for multiple systems
8. Facilitates complex group meetings (including business partners) for technical design, decision making, problem solving, implementation and strategic planning
9. High degree of professionalism, enthusiasm, autonomy and initiative on a daily basis
10. Demonstrate high level of ownership, leadership and drive in contributing innovative solutions.
11. Ability to lead and mentor team (10+) resources
12. Team Goal setting and tracking
13. Stakeholder management
14. Project planning, management and tracking
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education
§ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance/Accounts or related discipline
Experience
§ 12 to 15 years of hands on MAINFRAME, COBOL, JCL, CICS, SAS, REXX, DB2, Omni Script, Shell Script with Leadership and Mentorship skills
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
• Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, CICS, SAS, REXX, Omni Script, Shell Script
• PS, PDS, GDG, SEQUENTIAL, INDEXED File Systems
• VSAM, DB2, IMS DB databases
• OS390, Z/OS, Windows 2000/XP/7, MS WINDOWS, UNIX
• Cloud Experience
• Jenkins
• Agile (Scrum) processes
• Project/Team management
Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training - if required)
§
Working Relationships
Internal Contacts
(and purpose of relationship):
§ MetLife internal partners
External Contacts
(and purpose of relationship) - If Applicable
§ MetLife external partners
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services.
At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
#BI-Hybrid
Top Skills
Abendaid
Agile
Changeman
Cics
Cloud
Cobol
Db2
File Aid
Jcl
Jenkins
Mainframe
Omni Script
Rexx
SAS
Shell Script
Vsam
Zeke
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