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Job Status:
Full Time
Work Experience Required:
Up to 2 Years
Hours/Shifts:
Day (First Shift)
Education Required:
BA Degree or BS Degree
Certification Required:
Computer Sciences degree preferred
Weekends:
Not Required
Authorized to work in US:
Yes
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Salary Range:
Unspecified
Benefits:
Life Insurance, Disability, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance
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Mainframe Programmer/Analyst I
Kentucky Farm Bureau
Job Title: Mainframe Programmer/Analyst I
Reports To: Systems Manager or Programming Manager
Department: Information Technology
Section: Production Systems or Application Development
Job Status: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including coding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale mainframe computer system. Maintains and develops on-line and batch application programs. Develops and implements a disaster recovery plan. Works with project team members to develop specifications, diagrams and flowcharts. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• From analysis and general specifications, codes new programs, modifies existing programs, tests, and documents programs following published standards.
• Analysis and technical design of small to medium efforts of work or enhancements to existing systems.
• Participates in the preparation of time estimates.
• Researches, resolves, and documents incident reports.
• Tests all programs thoroughly following standard guidelines.
• Keeps informed on technology and insurance industry trends and developments.
• Gives on-call support to production systems during off hours.
• Fulfills administrative reporting requirements.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• This list of essential functions is non-exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
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Experience and Education:
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participates in technical assurance of work assigned.
• Prepares program specifications for others to follow.
• Participates in the definition of enhancements to existing systems.
• Shares programming techniques with less experienced personnel.
• Participates in code walkthroughs.
• Contributes to programming standards.
• Conducts production review of other’s code and documents.
• Participates in the evaluation of vendor application and development software.
• Assists with in-house training classes.
• Participates in the entry-level training program by being a mentor to a Mainframe Programmer.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
• Physical demands: Sitting Normal hearing/vision (with or without correction) 24 hour on call support on a rotation schedule Stress of working overtime as required.
• Mental demands: Prolonged concentration Analytical reasoning Stress of meeting deadlines.
• Environmental factors: Standard office lighting, temperature, and noise.
• Equipment: Personal computer.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree required, Computer Sciences degree preferred.
• Optimal Training: Successful completion of IIA Intro to Insurance Course plus one general insurance course is desired and/or continuing education in other area is desired.
• Training in Systems Analysis and Design is preferred.
• 2 years of experience in programming.
• 1 year analysis experience.
• Proficient in Cobol 390, CICS, JCL, TSO, VSAM, SQL DB2, Xpediter, Abend-Aid strongly preferred. Experience in other relational databases and debugging tools can be substituted.
• Working knowledge of Windows 2003 and IBM utilities or similar environments preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in programming, analysis and ability to work with limited assistance from others.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills – verbal, written, and listening.
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