Job Description

Role: Senior Product Engineer

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Location:

Pretoria (Hybrid)

Client:

ABSA

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?