Job Description - Vantage M ainframe Developer
Position Title:
GG11
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Position Summary
The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Mainframe development, including deep working knowledge of Vantage product. With minimal guidance, they should be capable of designing and implementing complex solutions independently. Additionally, they should demonstrate the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and evolve with technological changes within an Agile environment.
Job Responsibilities
1. Strong application development experience in design, coding, testing, and debugging using Mainframe technologies, including COBOL, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CICS, FileAid, Changeman, and AbendAid.
2. Provide technical expertise for the Vantage product, driving solution design, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting end‑to‑end migration activities to ensure a smooth transition to the target platform.
3. Write high‑quality code, conduct peer code reviews, and perform comprehensive testing to ensure reliable and maintainable software deliverables.
4. Demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving, and coding skills.
5. Plan and execute multiple forms of testing, including unit, system, integration, regression, performance, and volume testing.
6. Manage all aspects of implementation planning and coordination across development and deployment phases.
7. Facilitate complex technical discussions and group meetings, including collaboration with business partners-for design, problem resolution, and implementation activities.
8. Exhibit a high degree of professionalism, enthusiasm, initiative, and autonomy in day‑to‑day responsibilities.
9. Demonstrate strong ownership, leadership, and drive by contributing innovative and effective technical solutions.
10. Mentor and guide peers, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous team improvement.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education
§ Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Finance/Accounts or related discipline
Experience
§ 7 to 11 years of hands-on MAINFRAME, COBOL, JCL, CICS, SAS, REXX, DB2, VSAM
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
• Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, CICS, SAS, REXX, SQL
• Vantage Product Knowledge
• PS, PDS, GDG, SEQUENTIAL, INDEXED File Systems
• DB2, VSAM databases
• API development, GITHUB
• OS390, Z/OS, Windows 2000/XP/7, MS WINDOWS
• Cloud Experience
• Jenkins
• Agile (Scrum) processes
Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training - if required)
Working Relationships
Internal Contacts
(and purpose of relationship):
§ MetLife internal partners
External Contacts
(and purpose of relationship) - If Applicable
§ MetLife external partners
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About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities.
Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.
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At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.
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