Intermediate Applications Developer

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.Job DescriptionAbout UPS:Moving our world forward by delivering what matters UPS is a company with a proud past and an even brighter future. Our values define us. Our culture differentiates us. Our strategy drives us. At UPS we are customer first, people led and innovation driven. UPS's India based Technology Development Centers will bring UPS one step closer to creating a global technology workforce that will help accelerate our digital journey and help us engineer technology solutions that drastically improve our competitive advantage in the field of Logistics.'Future You' grows as a visible and valued Technology professional with UPS, driving us towards an exciting tomorrow. As a global Technology organization we can put serious resources behind your development. If you are solutions orientated, UPS Technology is the place for you. 'Future You' delivers ground-breaking solutions to some of the biggest logistics challenges around the globe. You'll take technology to unimaginable places and really make a difference for UPS and our customers.Job SummaryThis position provides input, support, and performs full systems life cycle management activities (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.). He/She participates in component and data architecture design, technology planning, and testing for Applications Development (AD) initiatives to meet business requirements. This position provides input to applications development project plans and integrations. He/She collaborates with teams and supports emerging technologies to ensure effective communication and achievement of objectives. This position provides knowledge and support for applications development, integration, and maintenance. He/She provides input to department and project teams on decisions supporting projects.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using COBOL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, SAS, JCL, PL/1Participate in the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.Collaborate with business stakeholders and project managers in an SAFe Agile environment to meet project deadlines and deliverables.Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.Maintain and enhance existing applications to improve performance, security, and functionality.Develop and execute unit tests, integrate solutions, and provide detailed documentation.Ensure the highest quality of code and contribute to the overall improvement of the development process.Stay current with emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry trends related to mainframe development.Mandatory Skills And Experience4+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe application development.3+ years of practical experience in COBOL programming.Strong proficiency in COBOL programming and related tools.Solid experience with DB2 (database design, queries, and optimization).Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with JCL (Job Control Language).In-depth understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with stakeholders and team members effectively.Experience working in a corporate banking or financial services environment is a plus.Additional SkillsFamiliarity with version control and issue tracking tools (e., Git, Jira).Knowledge of AzureDevOps/TFSKnowledge of SAFe AgileKnowledge of API TESTING, POSTMANFamiliarity with Linux, Google Cloud --> Pub/Sub or Any messaging Queues.QualificationsBachelor's Degree or International equivalentMust have 4+of years of IT experienceBachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field - PreferredEmployee TypePermanentUPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.