TAI Application Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Codes, tests, debugs, implements, and documents work assignments, including program code and technical documentation.
• Gathers information from existing systems and analyzes program and time requirements.
• Designs programs for projects and enhancements to existing programs.
• Provides technical guidance on complex programming efforts.
• Develops test plans to verify the logic of new or modified programs.
• Stays current on industry trends and new developments to maintain skills and align with industry standards.
• Applies project management tools and methods to manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, communications, resources, and suppliers.
• Works directly with business partners to prioritize work and assign tasks to team members.
• Conducts quality assurance activities, such as peer reviews.
• May lead and manage small, highly technical teams.
• Stays current on business processes and partners with business leaders to ensure system alignment.
• Maintains a positive team culture built on collaboration and trust.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience in Computer Science
• 10+ years of strong mainframe COBOL programming experience, including CICS, JCL, Syncsort, File-AID, VSAM, IDCAMS, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, SQL, FTP/SFTP.
• 5+ years performing tasks across the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members, support personnel, and clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for the design, development, and testing of programs.
• Ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.