Lead Mainframe Developer (9 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Experians Data Office are looking for a Lead Mainframe Developer. You will lead a team of reverse engineers in the analysis and documenting of our existing mainframe ingestion systems to promote forward engineering of new cloud-based pipelines by our multi-location-based engineering teams. You will also lead and partake in engineering of software required to manage our current hybrid state of mastering data in the cloud whilst serving products and services from the mainframe.

This is a Nottingham based hybrid role reporting to the Head of Bureau Operations & Engineering

Software Development

• Translate requirements into a sound technical solution which meets customer requirements. Ensuring accuracy in design and testing through to implementation.
• Programming of new complex programs/systems and amendments to existing ones
• Lead the root cause investigation / identification of bugs / defects
• Awareness of different development methodologies (Waterfall and Agile) and a range of technologies (ETL .Net Web Services DB2 Cobol Mainframe)
• Reviewing of test results to ensure software meets customer requirements.

Business and Technical Knowledge

• Experience with Experian data processing and platforms.
• Technical support/assistance for feasibility estimating and scheduling of projects.
• In-depth knowledge of more than one product/system/service produced/maintained by own division and an understanding of products/services of other related divisions.
• Undertake Knowledge Sharing sessions within own team and the department

Teamwork / Leadership

• Technical support/induction for new members of the team
• Mentor staff in the development of their technical skills and identification of their training needs
• Share technical knowledge with team colleagues management internal & external customers.
• Provision of technical updates including presentations where required regarding own or teams product/system/service to others in the team department division other divisions or customers.
• Oversee projects and project components against project plans.

Service

• Provision of technical support including relevant documentation.
• Investigate the cause of queries/problems and providing resolution including system impact analysis
• Co-ordination and prioritisation of project support logs to ensure completion.
• Ensure that by leading by example you follow all regulatory requirements and apply appropriate controls in the interests of customers.

Qualifications :

• Experience with Experians mainframe systems
• COBOL Mainframe JCL
• Team leadership experience
• Reverse engineering focused experience

Additional Information :

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experians DNA and practices and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work irrespective of their gender ethnicity religion colour sexuality physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time