Position: Mainframe Developer

Date Approved: 11/26/2024.

Summary of Position:

Assumes responsibility for all systems activates related to implementation, development, and maintenance of our core systems within Bernhardt. Responsible for maintaining a safe & accident-free work environment within the work unit.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Participates in discussions with user departments and systems support persons as to planning new application or the improvement of current applications.
Writes application specifications, draws file layouts and flow charts, and performs program coding.
Works with Systems Analyst and the Operation staff in developing programs to the operation stage to minimize computer down time.
Maintains application programs for maximum efficiency and data integrity.
Develops criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments. Works well with other business units to meet expectations for desired outcomes.
Communicate effectively and proficiently with team members as well as end users.
Assist project team with the design and development of tasks.
Perform on call duties as assigned.
Development duties will include but are not limited to the following:
RPG and Natural development on the z-series systems. Programs include but are not limited to Order Entry, Purchasing, Materials Management, Scheduling, Costing, Accounting and Manufacturing.
Ad-hoc queries, import and export of data, managing data interfaces between our different systems.
Other Duties: Providing technical assistance to Bernhardt personnel, hardware and software maintenance and upgrades as needed.
Communicate as needed with Bernhardt personnel to facilitate “best methods” for objectives and possibilities from a programming standpoint.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field (Preferred) or equivalent
5 years’ experience programming in Natural/ADABAS or comparable languages. (Preferred)
Other programming skills related: Cobol, RPG

Specific Skills, Abilities:

Natural/ADABAS development or comparable languages programing skills
Strong communication skills: verbal and written.
Strong data analytics skills, specifically in terms of debugging and troubleshooting, program specifications and technical documentation
Ability to work collaboratively with other teams, end users or business unit leaders on projects.
Willingness to learn Natural/ADABAS in on-the-job learning experience.

Organizational Relationships / Management Role:

No management responsibility currently.
Reports directly to the IT Operations Manager. Works closely with the Business Analyst, entire IT team, and other critical business leads for all departments and divisions.

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