Job Description

SUMMARY:
Senior Product Engineer - Contract - Hybrid
POSITION INFO:
Our client a global tech firm is seeking a Senior Product Engineerto join their team in Pretoria (Hybrid) on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.
Location: Pretoria (Hybrid)
Project Overview
The candidate will be involved in the implementation of several optimization and strategic projects that are currently on hold. These initiatives will be executed throughout the duration of the contract.
Key Responsibilities

• Application Development: Design, code, test, and debug mainframe applications.
• System Maintenance: Modify and enhance existing mainframe applications to improve performance and functionality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, system engineers, and business analysts to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues within mainframe systems and applications.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, code documentation, and user manuals.
• Testing: Conduct unit testing, system testing, and support integration testing.
• Deployment: Assist with the deployment of applications and systems into production environments.
• Modernization: Contribute to the modernization and integration of mainframe systems with newer technologies.

Background & Experience

• Minimum 5 years working in an IMS environment (IBM Mainframe) using COBOL programming.
• Minimum 2 years experience with payment systems.
• Relevant Matric and Teritiary qualification in IT or similar.

Mandatory Skills

• COBOL Programming
• Eazytrieve
• JCL
• IMS Database

Beneficial Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of mainframe architecture and operating systems (e.g., z/OS)
• Ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation
• Experience with various testing methodologies (unit, integration, system testing)

Candidate Questions * Do you have 5+ years of experience in an IMS environment (IBM Mainframe) using COBOL programming?

• What industry experience do you have? (e.g., Confluence, JIRA, Agile)
• Explain your understanding of process flows and business rules, and how these are modeled in IT systems.
• What is your knowledge of ERDs, process flow charts, sequence diagrams, and use cases?

Skills Required