Senior Mainframe Developer

As a Senior Mainframe Developer at Barclays, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of location strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality, and governance standards. You will spearhead the evolution of the digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. Your role will involve harnessing cutting-edge technology to revolutionize digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. **Key Responsibilities:** - Strong mainframe skills required in Hogan, Cobol, JCL, and DB2 - Experience with Agile/Scrum and familiarity with Jira - Possess strong knowledge of software development and software testing procedures and techniques - Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative team, with strong problem-solving skills and proactivity in solutioning complex problems **Additional Highly Valued Skills:** - Knowledge to design and develop test automation frameworks for debit card functionalities - Familiarity with quality engineering principles and ability to build CI/CD and build automation systems - Stay updated with the latest tools, technologies, and trends to recommend improvements in build and testing **Qualifications Required:** - Assessment on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills The purpose of your role is to design, develop, and improve software utilizing various engineering methodologies to provide business, platform, and technology capabilities for customers and colleagues. **Accountabilities:** - Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools - Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements and devise solution strategies - Participate in code reviews, promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing - Stay informed of industry technology trends, contribute to the organization's technology communities, and adhere to secure coding practices - Implement effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability As an Assistant Vice President, you are expected to advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. If you have leadership responsibilities, you are expected to lead a team performing complex tasks and set objectives for employees while demonstrating clear leadership behaviors. All colleagues at Barclays are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and exhibit the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.,