Mainframe Developer

Genworth

  • Richmond, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:
  • Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
  • Make it about others. We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.
  • Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.
  • Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.
POSITION TITLEMainframe DeveloperLOCATIONRichmond, VA - RemoteYOUR ROLEStrong COBOL Application developer, who is proficient in providing technical mainframe support for our Reinsurance Administration System (TAI). Primary role will be supporting multiple application changes which involve extensive cross-functional interaction with our Business Partners and other IT teams. The role requires creativity, problem solving, strong communication skills and attention to detail. Desire to learn new technologies.What you will be doing
  • Codes, tests, debugs, implements, and creates appropriate documentation in work assignments such as program code, and technical documentation.
  • Gathers information from existing systems, analyzes program and time requirements. Assists project manager in preparing time estimates and justification for assigned tasks.
  • Designs programs for projects or enhancements to existing programs.
  • Provides technical advice on complex programming.
  • Develops test plans to verify logic of new or modified programs.
  • Conducts quality assurance activities such as peer reviews.
  • Remains abreast of industry technical trends and new development to maintain current skills and remain current with industry standards.
  • Provide input to Project Leaders in estimating scope/cost of projects, budget planning, communicating status, prioritizing & mitigating risk, escalating & ownership of all issues, and using standard PMO methodology.
What you bring
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience in Computer Science
  • 5+ years of strong mainframe COBOL programming skills (COBOL, CICS, JCL, Syncsort, File-AID, VSAM, IDCAMS, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, SQL, FTP/SFTP)
  • 5+ years performing tasks in the Systems development life cycle.
  • Communication skills to work effectively with team members, support personnel, and clients.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for design, creation and testing of programs.
  • Ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office tools
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Knowledge of mainframe administration system CLOAS.
  • Experience working with Reinsurance systems and processes.
  • Knowledge of the Insurance Industry specifically LIFE or LTC.
  • TAI or Re-Insurance experience.
Employee Benefits & Well-BeingGenworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
  • Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
  • Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
  • Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
  • Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
  • Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
  • Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
  • Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

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