Crum & Forster, part of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, is an admitted property and casualty insurance company that's been A-rated by A.M. Best. As an employer, Crum and Forste
iSeries/AS400 Developer
Location
New York
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$64.7K - $121.6K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
iSeries/AS400 Developer
Crum & Forster
• Plan and implement operating system OS/400 upgrades and maintenance, ensuring minimum system downtime. • Manage, troubleshoot, and support all things Catapult, including development and implementation of Daily, Monthly, and Weekly processes. • Ensure all aspects of the ROCKET DEVOPS (ALDON) Source Code Development Tools are implemented, exercised, and supported throughout the lifecycle of any system change. • Support, troubleshoot, and resolve all issues related to MIMIX for high availability disaster recovery. • Knowledge of iSeries Cloud Solutions Kendryl/Skytap and implementation experience • Maintain, develop in a COBOL/CL environment on WINS (Wheatley Insurance System). • Reprogram/enhance parts of the WINS system in COBOL and CL development languages. • Design, plan, and implement new projects as requested by users and upper management • Perform all Database administrator functions for DB2/400 COBOL and CL Development work consists of: • Creating new batch programs and processes • Creating and implementing export processes • Updating Online Programs/processes • Updating existing batch program/processes • Manage/maintain/create automated tasks on Iseries and file servers, including Secure FTP with internal and external entities. • Design, plan, and implement data processes to meet the needs of the business from the WINS system. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep abreast of changing business needs, and to ensure this ecosystem remains in line with the company's IT objectives and growth plans. • Work closely with other team members and support staff to meet user needs. • Meet with users and upper management to discuss requests/tickets/problems/complaints and enhancements to the system when necessary. • Execute/monitor daily and monthly processing, including all file transfers using IACCESS file transfer. • Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure cost-effective solutions and optimal service levels.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
- Proven experience in Development and Operations on an iSeries/AS400.
- Ability to upgrade the Iseries OS/400 operating system, Applying PTFs, performing IPL’s and Tape library management
- Strong knowledge and expertise in programing languages such as COBOL/400, SQL/400, CLP/400 SDA, RLU, PDM, WRKQRY, Sequel, ACOM, Catapult, DFU.
- Demonstrated expertise in Insurance for Management of the WINS system
- Full knowledge of backup and disaster recovery strategies and tools for the iSeries.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects accurately and on time.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide effective solutions.
- Effective written and verbal skills, to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources efficiently.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Property and casualty insurance experience a strong plus.
- Occasional travel to New York City or Morristown, NJ.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous 401K employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision.
- A wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
- Spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program
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