AS400 Developer

• Builds, codes, tests, maintain high quality software following standards

• Participates in Agile sprints and ceremonies; supports rapid iteration and development

• Translates user requirements into software requirements

• Responsible for designing, developing, testing, maintaining and improving application APIs as a member of a team, works across key data, orchestration, rules and transactional stacks through the entire application and system development life cycle.

• Builds code to specifications and standards and meeting business requirement

• Builds and codes moderately complex software

• Minimal time coaching teammates

• Contributes code across Business Units

• Has positive impact to specific organizational entities & has some understanding of the nature of the impact

• Usually a top contributor to team's success

• Analyzes, codes, and tests software components as defined by the business/product owner and team

• Creates and conducts executable tests, continuously integrating code into the overall software framework

• Reviews current software framework to identify defects and opportunities to improve performance and stability

• Completes and ensures completion of any required documentation required e.g. deployment, maintenance, support and business needs

• Researches technical strategies, third party tools, and current and new technologies to deal with emerging technical issues and improve development efficiency

• Promotes agile principles and methodology

• Applies disciplined coding practices to enable agility and delivery of high quality code

Job Requirements:

• With at least 5 years of hands-on programming knowledge in software development on AS/400 (iSeries) environment and familiar with OS/400 CL Programming Languages:

o Knowledgeable in modifying/creating Display and Report programs.

o Knowledgeable in debugging Batch/Interactive programs.

• Knowledgeable in AS/400 Navigation and functionalities.

o Job Submission and Monitoring

o Data Transfer using IBM Data Transfer Tool (Upload/Download)

o IFS Folder

o Job Scheduler

• Knowledgeable in Relational Database Management System (RDBMS).

• Knowledgeable in DB2 Concept.

• Knowledgeable in SQL/400

o Be able to create SQL Scripts involving multiple tables.

o Be able to perform Data manipulation using SQL scripts.

• Preferably has knowledge in Query/400 but not required.

• Preferably has knowledge in LANSA but not required.

• Preferably has knowledge in AS/SET but not required.

• Preferably has knowledge in RPG or RPGLE but not required.

• Capable to provide effort estimation on system development work

• Capable to perform impact analysis and create high level and detailed designs

• Capable to work/coordinate with foreign clients and counterparts.

• Familiarity with agile and DevOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration, and other approaches to accelerate the delivery of new features

• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and SNOW Tool will be an added advantage.

• Understanding of software development lifecycle

• Understanding of how technology supports business strategy

• Mentors Associate Engineers

• Seeks coaching from experts whenever necessary

• Fast learner

• Attends advanced training sessions and is certified on multiple domains of expertise

• Demonstrates all core skills, and good interpersonal skills for the role

• Good working and background knowledge of area of practice

• Use and combine knowledge of the discipline and the market to formulate the right approach

• Participates in functional demos utilizing new tech; designs own control structures

• Sees actions partly in terms of longer-term goals

• Understands the corporate climate & culture

• Strong knowledge of the life insurance business

• Writes clear, readable and maintainable code, takes ownership of the quality and usability of code

• Understands systems development methodology

• Strong foundation in system design, programming and testing in mainframe and/or client server environments

• Collaborative attitude, willingness to work with team members; able to coach, participate in code reviews, share skills and methods

• BS or MS in Computer Science preferred or equivalent professional experience

• Collaborative attitude, willingness to work with team members; able to coach, participate in code reviews, share skills and methods

• Constantly learns from both success and failure

• Good organizational and problem-solving abilities that enable you to manage through creative abrasion

• Good verbal and written communication; able to effectively articulate technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes