Introduction
Our client requires the skills of an Adabas/Natural Developer.
POSITION: Contract role for 6-12 months (option to extend).
COMMENCEMENT: As soon as possible.
Duties & Responsibilities
THE ROLE:
- Development and Production support for applications using NATURAL ADABAS and CONSTRUCT.
- Interaction with business analysts and end-users to resolve discrepancies.
- Responsible for changes to ADABAS files, user views.
- Ability to understand business requirements, translate into solutions/applications and document solutions.
- Ability to communicate with users and develop relationships that will build confidence and trust.
- Ability to work in a team environment, share ideas and collaborate to build solutions.
- Advises management on best practices and design of new enhancements.
Specifications Development
- Assists with analysis and design of new systems and databases.
- Develops technical specifications/program specifications and some systems documentation.
- Responsible for basic systems analyst functions.
- May assist with analysing system design requirements.
- Advises management on effective applications, covering areas such as maintenance, support, interface and data management requirements.
- Provides sizing and scoping for development work required.
- Designs & documents technical specifications/program specifications.
- Good system modelling skills will be an advantage.
System Testing
- Assists solution construction including programming, systems testing and correction of program models.
Interprets and executes test plans or assists in developing test plans in conjunction with Business Analysts.
System Programming
- Develops, tests and implements new systems and system changes per agreed coding standards and principles.
- Provides development solutions, which maintain the technical integrity of the solution.
Performs data conversion.
- Documents system features and functionality.
The above is done under limited supervision.
Quality Management
- Ensures technical integrity of the solution.
- Ensures that all system changes align with coding standards and principles.
Personal Effectiveness
- Accountable for service delivery through own efforts with only limited supervision.
- Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality.
- Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.
- Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results.
Accepts and lives the company values.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Experience & Qualification
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 years Bachelor’s Degree/BCom/BSc/ Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent.
- Natural / Adabas experience with batch and online processing experience.
- Knowledge of Adabas databases, utilities, and tools.
- Proven experience in designing, constructing, testing, deploying, and maintaining mainframe systems.
- Experience with enhancement of existing systems.
- Trade credit insurance knowledge (5+ years) advantageous.
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