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Specifically, we will be seeking:\nC# Developers\nMainframe Analyst Developers (incl. IBM Mainframe, Cobol, JCL, DB2, CICS and Microfocus Cobol)\nVB6 Developers\nWhilst the roles are not live just yet, we want to get ahead by identifying and engaging with talented individuals early, so that we can move quickly when the requirements are confirmed.\nIf you’re open to future contract opportunities and would like to be considered when roles become available, we’d love to hear from you.\nThese roles will be based in the UK, however will require the legal right to work in the UK. As such we’re unable to consider candidates without the right to work in the UK, or international candidates. A proximity to our client sites in Glasgow or Manchester would be advantageous, but can be remote in the UK if needed.\nCapita is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer.\nJob title:\nFuture FTC Opportunities - C#/VB6/Mainframe DevelopersJob Description:\nWhat will you deliver?\nThe primary purpose of the role will be to deliver, support and maintain quality software solutions covering a range of policy administration and ancillary systems, assisting in change work to provide product support to fix or assist in the resolution of complex of high severity problems.\nUse functional documents and high-level designs to produce signed off Detailed Technical Specs subjected to full review process.\n\nWork with team leader to provide estimates for the plan and allocation of work.\n\nProduce signed off specifications for development work.\n\nEnsure all work is delivered to plan and written to team standards.\n\nPeer review of work & sign off where required.\n\nKeep documents up to date and consistent with plan.\n\nAssist Project Managers, Team manager to deliver projects on time and to spec.\n\nProvide walkthroughs, demos to business to satisfaction.\n\nProvide support to other teams in a timely manner.\n\nSupport other team members by actively participating and resolving issues.\n\nProvide input into review of test strategies & scenarios documented by testers.\n\nRemain fully aware of the progress of the project from Detailed Technical Spec through to implementation.\n\nFix or assist in the fix of complex or high severity problems in a timely manner, labelling code correctly and closing Change Requests\n\nMonitor system performance post implementation and in production.\n\nBuild effective relationship with business by maintaining regular contact with business users through the full project life cycle or with regard to production issues.\n\nBuild effective relationship with technical team members by making yourself available for enquiries and advice and by ensuring that they are aware of project goals.\n\nWhat are we looking for?\nSignificant experience of either C#, VB6 or IBM Mainframe alongside Oracle SQL and Linux Shell or Java scripts.\n\nAdditional skills out of the following would be desirable: VB6/VBA, PL/SQL, MS ADO, Macro4 Products, Business Objects, Visual Studio ISIS Papyrus, Oracle tools (APEX, Forms etc.), Web Services, PVCS Version Manager, CA-Sort, Selcopy, Microfocus Workbench, and Dialog.\n\nSkills in Life & Pensions Product Knowledge and experience (Healthcare, Annuities, Bonds) and Payment Processing would be a distinct advantage.\n\nDesigning and coding application programs; performing testing for developed applications.\n\nConducting analyses of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of application systems.\n\nReviewing, analysing, and modifying programming systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system.\n\nEnsuring the operating efficiency of existing application systems. Maintaining records for the documentation of systems development and revisions.\n\nStrong problem-solving & diagnostic capability\n\nStrong communicator with business & technical stakeholders at all levels.\n\nCollaborative working style\n\nAbility to support large-scale transformation or modernisation programmes\n\nWhat can we offer you?\nIn this role, you will be given fantastic training and development for your career in financial services. You will also be given the following:\nA competitive salary.\n\nCompany matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave…and plenty more\n\nVoluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology\n\nYou’ll be joining a large network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.\n\nAbout Capita Regulated Services\nAt Regulated Services, we’re transforming the world of life and pensions, and mortgage services. We’re delivering responsible and sustainable services, helping our clients to respond to changing market factors and adapt to the needs of their customers both now and in the future. Our teams work with clients across the UK and Worldwide, offering a range of services from end-to-end administration, digital technology and business support to lending, account and arrears management. Join us and discover better as you shape the future of regulated services.\nWhat’s Next?\nIf this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! 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