Job Summary
Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Mainframe Assembler Developer to join their team in Cape Town, WC. This role involves collaborating within a development team to troubleshoot, enhance, and maintain complex mainframe applications, contributing to continuous improvements and ensuring system stability.Responsibilities:
- Develop, modify, and maintain Assembler-based mainframe applications.
- Code, test, debug, and document Assembler programs according to specifications and coding standards.
- Work with business analysts and stakeholders to understand application requirements, providing technical solutions and recommendations.
- Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure high efficiency and reliability.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, testing plans, and release notes.
- Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from analysis and design through implementation and post-deployment support.
- Ensure integration compatibility between mainframe applications and other business systems.
- Maintain compliance with security and regulatory standards, especially regarding data handling and access control.
- Assembler Language: Strong expertise in writing, debugging, and maintaining Assembler programs for mainframe systems.
- Mainframe Technologies: Proficiency with IBM z/OS, JCL (Job Control Language), TSO/ISPF, VSAM, CICS, DB2, and MQ Series.
- Performance Tuning: Proven experience optimizing Assembler programs and addressing performance-related issues in mainframe applications.
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies for mainframe systems development.
- Batch & Online Processing: Hands-on experience with both batch job and online transaction processing in a mainframe environment.
Desired Skills:
- COBOL and PL/I: Familiarity with additional mainframe languages such as COBOL and PL/I.
- Database Management: Knowledge of DB2 and IMS DB/DC mainframe database environments.
- Tools & Utilities: Experience with mainframe development tools, including Control-M, File-AID, Expeditor, and CA Endevor.
- Sector Experience: Knowledge of financial, insurance, or government systems can be beneficial.
- Project Support Tools: Familiarity with task management and tracking tools like Jira.
About
Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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