Senior Software Engineer

Lynchburg, VA, US • Posted 15 days ago • Updated 31 minutes ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Technical Support
  • Quality Assurance
  • Service Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Web Services
  • IBM WebSphere MQ
  • Policy Administration
  • IT Architecture
  • Test Plans
  • Change Control
  • Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Auditing
  • UPS
  • INSPECT
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • COBOL
  • JCL
  • Production Support
  • Analytical Skill
  • Attention To Detail
  • Data Analysis
  • Cross-functional Team
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Migration
  • Assembly Language
  • Litecoin
  • Insurance
  • Managed Services
  • Offshoring
  • SLA
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • Database
  • MVS
  • CICS
  • SQL
  • Mainframe
  • Testing
  • Health Care
  • Finance
  • Legal
  • Management

Summary

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We arecompassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and servicesthat meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, andneighbors of those that need care?and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving ourmillions of policyholders each day.


We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities.Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bringtheir full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate ourdiversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a senseof belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities throughgrants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.


Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:

  • Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, andcommunities.
  • Make it about others. We do what?s best for our customers and collaborate to driveprogress.
  • Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forwardtogether.
  • Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and eachother.


POSITION TITLE:

Senior Software Engineer - COBOL

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.


POSITION LOCATION:

Lynchburg/Richmond, VA

This position is available to Virginia residents in Richmond, Virginia or Lynchburg, Virginia in?office/hybrid applicants.

*A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.


YOUR ROLE
In your role as an Application Developer ? COBOL you will support Genworth?s top strategicpriorities. The person selected will initially work within the service operations team, for theCLOAS application. The Service Operations team is responsible for managing the day-to-dayoperations of the CLOAS application along with its accompanying peripheral systems, maintainingsystem health and implementing changes to support the business.

The individual needs to beproficient in providing technical support for large and complex mainframe applications. The rolewill involve extensive collaboration with other developers, Business Analysts and QA members on theteam as well as with Business Partners and other IT teams. This position reports to the Long-TermCare Policy Administration Service Operations Leader.

CLOAS is a mainframe-based application and is the core Genworth system for Long Term Care PolicyAdministration. The CLOAS application sits at the center of all policy processing for the businessand contains the data and business logic for all customer service operations. The system integrateswith many peripheral systems utilizing various technologies including Web Services and MQ.

TheCLOAS team uses Agile development methodologies and is actively implementing modern tools fordevelopment and testing. It is amongst the most active Genworth systems, with multiple ongoingenhancements and upgrades to support evolving business needs.

What you will be doing
? Support the Long Term Care policy administration system, by monitoring the system, resolvingfailures, job abends, policy related incidents, system defects, and by maintaining the interactionsof the application with peripheral systems.
? Analyze incidents raised by users to assist them with completing business activities, determinethe impact of the issue and come up with solution proposals to formulate the right approach tosolve the problem.
? Design, Code, Document and Test the solution ensuring that it meets acceptance criteria, doesnot cause unintended impact and fits within the overall technical architecture. Support yourchanges through the testing process, assist with test planning, defect resolution and technicalsystem activities. Implement the solution following the established change control process
? Create reports from the system data to perform data analysis, support business activities, andfulfil regulatory and audit requirements including SOX audits.
? Perform administrative duties in conjunction with the departmental requirements (participate inmeetings, agile ceremonies (Kanban Stand Ups, Inspect and Adapt sessions etc.), respond tocorrespondence in a timely manner,
provide status updates, review/update/submit tickets, participate in change management activities).

? Take ownership of work and collaborate with the team to ensure incidents are completed in atimely manner considering their severity, impact and urgency. Assist team members in resolvingcomplex business and/or technical problems. Provide technical advice on complex programming.

What you bring
? 4-year college degree and relevant equivalent experience with strong mainframe (COBOL, JCL,CICS, IMS) programming skills and production support experience preferably in insurance/financedomain.
? Excellent analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset, with ability to understand complexbusiness logic, analyze the system and data, to identify changes needed, and understand impact ofchanges on the various products and system functionalities.
? Basic experience with SQL and data analysis.
? Experience working in a cross-functional team environment on a complex mainframe system andhaving good problem-solving skills and a results-oriented outlook.
? Good communication skills ability to work with various stakeholders, managing concurrentdeadlines and multiple priorities.
? A continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to adapt to new technologies and ways ofworking


Nice to have

? Experience with migration of Mainframe applications to other platforms
? Knowledge of Assembler
? Practical knowledge of LTC insurance products and premiums
? Experience in a managed services environment, working with an onshore-offshore model, managingto SLA?s and work queues.
? Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or Kanban)
? IMS database experience in an MVS and CICS environment
? Exposure to Product Accelerator tool
? Advanced SQL programming experience
? Experience with modern mainframe development and testing tools
? Knowledge of automated COBOL conversion tools

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

National Range: $96,700 - $145,000

Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.

Employee Benefits & Well-Being
Genworth employees make a difference in people?s lives every day. We?re committed to making adifference in our employees? lives.
? Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
? Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
? Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
? Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
? Generous Paid Time Off ? Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid FamilyLeave
? Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
? Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
? Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Programresources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
? Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

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  • Dice Id: appfeed
  • Position Id: 4829_REQ-260254
  • Posted 15 days ago
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