Lead Mainframe Developer responsible for designing and implementing complex solutions, mentoring a large team, and managing various aspects of software development and testing 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
Enclosures:
MetLife Values :
Our purpose and values
Our purpose is why we are in business and reflects what we stand for and believe in. Our purpose is to help people pursue more from life . Our values are how we achieve that purpose, through an expression of who we are, what we stand for as a company and how we conduct our business :
Put Customers First
Caring for and respecting customers is core to everything we do. It defines our work and shapes the culture for our people, radiating out to our shareholders and communities.
Be The Best
We are relentless in our search for new and better ways of doing things. As a leader in our industry, we constantly raise the bar, take calculated risks and learn quickly from our mistakes.
Make Things Easier
Products in our industry aren't always easy to understand. That's why we are always looking for simpler ways to connect customers to the best solutions. By doing this, we aim to exceed their expectations and build trust.
Succeed Together
United by our purpose, we live by a collective commitment to honesty, integrity and diversity. We are open and inclusive, proudly taking and applying the best ideas from every part of our company.
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
Enclosures:
MetLife Values :
Our purpose and values
Our purpose is why we are in business and reflects what we stand for and believe in. Our purpose is to help people pursue more from life . Our values are how we achieve that purpose, through an expression of who we are, what we stand for as a company and how we conduct our business :
Put Customers First
Caring for and respecting customers is core to everything we do. It defines our work and shapes the culture for our people, radiating out to our shareholders and communities.
Be The Best
We are relentless in our search for new and better ways of doing things. As a leader in our industry, we constantly raise the bar, take calculated risks and learn quickly from our mistakes.
Make Things Easier
Products in our industry aren't always easy to understand. That's why we are always looking for simpler ways to connect customers to the best solutions. By doing this, we aim to exceed their expectations and build trust.
Succeed Together
United by our purpose, we live by a collective commitment to honesty, integrity and diversity. We are open and inclusive, proudly taking and applying the best ideas from every part of our company.
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
Changeman
Cics
Cloud
Cobol
Db2
File Aid
Jcl
Jenkins
Omni Script
Os390
Rexx
SAS
Shell Script
Unix
Vsam
Windows
Z/Os
Zeke
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