Mainframe Developer - Natural/ADABAS

AD Mainframe - Application Developer

Department Description

The Treasury Services Technology group in EMEA / ASIAPAC develops and supports systems for the Treasury Services business. Overall the group supports more than 50 applications across various technology platforms. The role that is available is within the Applications Development team working on the FUND Transfer System, FTS.

FTS is an in-house developed application running on a mainframe using ADABAS, NATURAL & COBOL. This application supports multiple countries across EMEA handles high value and time critical payments each day.

Key Responsibilities

Working on projects as a Developer

Responsibilities will include:

• Understanding Business Requirements, and Functional Specifications
• Understanding existing program logic
• Providing and/or agreeing estimates for required development
• Creation/ update of Detailed Design Specifications, Program Specifications, and program Version Control documentation
• Coding of new programs and changes to existing programs
• Creation of Unit Test Plans, and execution of Unit Tests
• Preparation and execution of Systems Test Plans and Scripts
• Providing technical support for Quality Assurance (QA) Testing
• Providing technical support for User Acceptance Testing
• Creation of Implementation/ Backout Plans and Support Handover Documents
• Providing technical support for Production Implementations, and post-implementation support during implementation warranty period

Key Skills

• Systems application development skills
• Strong analysis & problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Proven ability to use own initiative to resolve issues
• Full ownership of projects/tasks
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure, on multiple concurrent tasks, and to deliver to agreed deadlines
• Eagerness to learn
• Strong team working skills

Experience Required

• Multiple years’ Application Development experience in a mainframe environment, including coding using ADABAS/Natural and COBOL.
• Experience of development of CICS tasks
• Experience of mainframe facilities TSO, CA7, NDM, SYNCSORT
• Experience of MQ (message transfer process)
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft PROJECT, WORD, EXCEL applications
• Knowledge of a Project Life Cycle with specific experience of the stages from Design through to Implementation.
• Experience of development of financial applications, including financial transaction processing, settlement, and accounting
• Familiarity with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) Message formatsJPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.