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Intermediate Applications Developer - Mainframe

Global Fortune 500 package delivery and logistics company founded in 1907, operating in over 220 countries with 500,000+ employees.
United States
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Logistics

Description For Intermediate Applications Developer - Mainframe

UPS, a Fortune Global 500 organization with a rich history dating back to 1907, is seeking an Intermediate Applications Developer specializing in Mainframe development. This role offers an opportunity to work with one of the world's largest package delivery services, operating in over 220 countries with a workforce of more than 500,000 employees.

The position involves full systems lifecycle management, focusing on mainframe development using technologies like COBOL, DB2, and JCL. You'll be working in a SAFe Agile environment, collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver robust solutions that support UPS's global operations.

As an Intermediate Applications Developer, you'll be responsible for analyzing business requirements, designing technical solutions, and maintaining critical applications. The role requires strong expertise in mainframe technologies, particularly COBOL programming, with at least 4 years of hands-on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level developer looking to advance their career in a stable, global organization. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning. The position offers exposure to large-scale systems and the chance to work on applications that directly impact UPS's worldwide logistics operations.

The ideal candidate will combine technical proficiency with strong communication skills, as you'll be interacting with various stakeholders across the organization. Knowledge of modern development practices and tools like Git, Azure DevOps, and API testing is a plus, showing UPS's commitment to evolving their technical stack while maintaining their robust mainframe systems.

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Responsibilities For Intermediate Applications Developer - Mainframe

  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using COBOL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, SAS, JCL, PL/1
  • Participate in complete Software Development Life Cycle
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in SAFe Agile environment
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
  • Maintain and enhance existing applications
  • Develop and execute unit tests
  • Ensure high code quality
  • Stay current with emerging technologies

Requirements For Intermediate Applications Developer - Mainframe

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development
  • 3+ years of practical experience in COBOL programming
  • Strong proficiency in COBOL programming and related tools
  • Solid experience with DB2
  • Strong knowledge of JCL
  • Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or related field

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