IBM Mainframe Developer

Job description

 

Discovery is at the core of everything we do – whether it’s a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting partnerships with people around the world. That’s what makes TJX different. You can find it all across our brands: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense. Every one of our brands has one thing in common: environments that are always changing. That’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships, and even about yourself. Come discover what different can mean for you.

Posting Notes: Marlborough  || MA 

 

As theIBM Mainframe Developer for the Merchandise Systems Center of Excellence, you will be developer for a Global application portfolio that will enable the growth and efficiency of TJX divisions worldwide.  In addition to the portfolio, you will be evolving the delivery practices for mainframe development to drive efficiency and meet the pace of change required by our business partners and other IT delivery teams.

 

Major Duties/ Responsibilities

 

·  Performs programming, COTS configuration, code analysis, debugging, review, develops and executes unit/integration tests.
·  Sets up application jobs, creates test data, supports non-production environments, all at a medium to high level of complexity
·  Creates and reviews Detailed Technical Specifications and performs the review of
·  Technical Design for tasks of medium to high level of complexity. Provides technical approval of Technical Design for tasks of low to medium level of complexity
·  Consults on the estimates, design preparation and operational support escalations for small to medium tasks of medium to high level of complexity
·  Prepares Production Readiness documentation for implementations of low to medium level of complexity
·  Acts in Development Lead capacity for small to medium initiatives, prioritizing and assigning project tasks, providing guidance and resolving issues. Reports status to Project management and interfaces with other domains, IT areas and 3rd party vendors as needed.
·  Actively participates in Solution Development process definitions and development of Solution Development best practices and standards.
·  Contributes to new technology, vendor package and tool road mapping, evaluation and introduction.
·  Contributes to defining and enforcing the source control and release management processes and standards.
·  Ensures compliance with Performance, Security, Availability, Recoverability and Supportability standards and policies and provides Monitoring recommendations for tasks of low to medium level of complexity.
·  Works with the Systems Development Life Cycle and adheres to Sarbanes Oxley compliance and all TJX Company standards.

 

Skills/Knowledge

 

·  Bachelor's Degree in technology or information systems or equivalent work experience
·  6-8 years in IT, specifically in the technical design, development and implementation or support of business systems
·  1-5+ years’ Cobol experience
·  2+ years’ experience with DB2 tables and Stored Procedures
·  Experience in batch processing via JCL
·  IMS Experience with BMP vs. DLI Processing
·  Experience with IMS with DataVantage
·  IMS, DB2, and combined IMS/DB2 – expertise with checkpoint restarting
·  CICS programs with DB2, using Expediter and CICS map changes
·  Demonstrated technical expertise in the architecture and implementation
·  Plus, to have ESP Job Scheduler experience, VSAM, and IBM Explorer
·  Proficient in one or more of the following areas: database concepts,   multi-tier/multi- platform  application development,  distributed processing, open source, business service - SOA/ SCA, mainframe application development, object oriented programming concepts, vendor package configuration, understanding of systems design, job scheduling
·  Proficient with various testing concepts and debugging tool
·  Requires a highly developed level of technical expertise
·  Requires thorough understanding and a working knowledge of the systems development life cycle including complementary software development methods such as software prototyping, JAD, RAD and software development methods based on iterative and incremental development such as Agile.
·  Thorough understanding of source code management tools and concepts
·  Familiar with DevOps concepts and tools
·  Good verbal and written technical communication skills.
·  Able to collaborate within the team
·  Demonstrated technical proficiency in the design and implementation of applications and systems of low to medium level of complexity.
·  Able to adapt easily to changing requirements and priorities

 

Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people that work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff – competitive pay, great benefits, and a great group of people.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

 

 Posting Notes: Marlborough  || MA

Nearest Major Market: Boston
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