Mainframe Developer

In this role, you will:

• Lead technical data mapping analysis for credit card portfolio conversions onto Fiserv processing platforms
• Own end-to-end delivery of data conversion deliverables across the project lifecycle (initiation through closure)
• Design and document complex technical requirements for business applications and conversion processes
• Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to translate business needs into appropriate technical solutions
• Create, maintain, and present data conversion mapping specifications and supporting documentation
• Execute and enforce quality controls for conversion outputs, including defined quality inspections and validations
• Validate offline system testing and output testing of data conversion files; investigate variances and drive resolution
• Debug complex code and conversion processes to identify root cause and implement corrective actions
• Plan for and participate in mocks, testing cycles, and other client events in coordination with clients and Fiserv partners
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with clients, product owners, application development teams, and program management colleagues
• Adhere to internal processes, governance controls, and best practices; contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Monitor, track, and report project progress, milestones, and deliverable status to appropriate audiences
• Proactively identify risks and issues; manage mitigation plans and escalate appropriately to ensure on-time delivery

Qualifications for Consideration:

• 4 Year college degree required. Focus in CIS/MIS, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics, preferred
• 5 + years of experience in COBOL, Mainframe applications, IBM JCL, and TSO/TPX
• 5 + years of experience in previous IT or Business Analysis experience. Credit card issuing experience preferred.
• Experience with Optis production programs and processes preferred
• Proficient in MS Office suite with heightened focus on VBA, Access, Excel, and SQL.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience in client-facing roles
• Confident meeting facilitator
• Experience in stakeholder management
• Understanding of the Issuing Industry and associated business function
• Experience in converting to new processing platforms, preferred
• Ability to determine estimates of effort and impacts on a variety of solutions
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Ability to manage rapid change in a fast-paced environment; ability to deal with ambiguity; self-starter
• Ability to manage deliverables and provide support to multiple priorities, sense of urgency
• Experience of working in a diverse and challenging environment
• Enthusiasm to motivate others
• Commitment to be part of the team, and to support others in making the wider team a success
• Proven ability to manage and mitigate risks to project delivery
• Ability to make information-based decisions
• Developed analytical and problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail including the ability to analyze and/or code data from different platforms in order to integrate the data into a Fiserv platform

• Experience in testing and validation of output, reports, and financial balancing