Analyst Developer: General payment system (GPS), A

Description:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Analyst Developer to join our team, specializing in the development and maintenance of the General Payment System (GPS), Annuity Payments (PMT), and Central Installment System: Tax Calculation (CIS). The Analyst Developer will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting software solutions for efficient payment processing and tax calculations.What you’ll do:Build features and applications that exceed the business specifications requirements.Analyze existing software applications and align with BAU Support and other functional requirements from business users. (e.g. legislative requirements)Write and test effective interfaces to other applications and services.Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software and assist in defect resolution and testing of applications.Create technical documentation and provide technical direction, ensuring software development tasks align with operational goals.Standby responsibilities, as and when required.Updates DB2 data.Prepare ad-hoc runs (e.g. Proof of Life):Monthly and daily PMT-run.Daily payments via GPS.Half-yearly tax runs (CIS).Yearly tax runs (CIS).Recon process (CIS).YEARLY Reality fee increase runs.Supporting Reality inquiries.Business queries/support wrt PMT/CIS/GPS/LTY-DEB.Reporting/data extracts in Access and Easytrieve.Use Data Studio to extract data from DB2.Your Expertise:5-8 years’ experience in Mainframe Software Development.Prior exposure to applications in Financial Services will be strongly recommended.Proven record of exceptional work performance.In-depth understanding and knowledge of Cobol and Assembler on the mainframe.In-depth understanding and knowledge of CA-GEN (CIS).In-depth understanding and knowledge of DB2.In-depth understanding and knowledge of the mainframe developmentenvironment. (ROSCOE, Jistel, TSO, Guardian, Fault Analyser, IBM Debug tool, DB2, etc.)A basic understanding of TP monitors (e.g. IMS and CICS) and Data Management Systems (e.g. QSAM, DB2) will be strongly recommended.Strong technical skills (SQL, JCL, and VSAM, FTP, Access, Easytrieve, and Data Studio).Sound understanding of the Software Development process and methodology in the IT Organisation.Other information applicable to the opportunity:Contract PositionLocation: Cape Town