Mainframe Application Developer

We are looking for a Mainframe Application Developer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently code, debug and unit test simple to moderate to complex programs. This includes new development and/or modifications to existing programs on a Supply Chain system.
• Compile designs for simple to moderate to complex programs.
• Investigate user requests in order to determine and correct root cause of incidents.
• Assist business/system analyst with definition and analysis of enhancements and new developments.
• Work with users to define program and system requirements as required.
• Prepare complete system documentation in the design, programming, testing and release phases of the system development life cycle.
• Provide documentation support to project team, including maintenance of technical documentation, user manuals, and training materials.

General tasks:

• Submit weekly status report to team leader in agreed format.
• Perform tasks according to project standards and procedures and within pre-defined timelines.
• Work effectively as part of a team and seek to support the team’s goals.
• Deliver the required deliverables as per applicable task assigned.
• Oral and written communication to supervisor/team leader.
• Work according to the minute rule when solving problems, i.e., if a problem is not solved within 15 minutes, the supervisor should be involved to provide guidelines.
• Problems should be identified and escalated to the supervisor with sufficient lead-time to avert crises, including communication when the target date is not met or when the risk of not meeting the target date exists.
• Identify changes in scope or work effort that could result in budgetary overrun or missing delivery dates.
• Broaden own technical, functional (Supply Chain Management and Asset Management), and industry (Government) skill base.
• Engage in formal or informal knowledge transfer.
• Perform related work as per Client's IT and Operations Standards.
• Adhere to project standards and procedures.

Knowledge and skills:

• Good programming and analytical skills, with knowledge of Natural Construct with Adabas or DB2 as database; must have hands-on experience with .NET framework.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Good understanding of the System Development Life Cycle.
• Relevant industry-related tertiary qualification.
• Prior LOGIS functional and technical knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience in Supply Chain Management is an advantage.