Mainframe Developer

Summary of Position

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

• Participates in discussions with user departments and systems support persons as to planning new applications or the improvement of current applications.
• Writes application specifications, draws file layouts and flow charts, and performs program coding.
• Collaborates with the Systems Analyst and Operations staff to create programs designed to reduce computer downtime during operations and to meet business needs through reliable, secure application development.
• 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 the project team with the design and development of tasks.
• Perform on-call duties as assigned.
• Primarily 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, and 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.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field (Preferred) or equivalent
• 5+ years' experience programming in Natural/ADABAS or comparable languages. (Preferred)
• Other programming skills related:
  Cobol, Python, and other relevant languages.

• Natural/ADABAS development or comparable programming language 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 an on-the-job learning experience.

No management responsibility currently.

Reports directly to the IT Operations Manager. Works closely with the Business Analyst, the entire IT team, and other critical business leads for all departments and divisions.

E/O/E