Adabas/Natural Developer (Contract) Gauteng/Hybrid - iS0L9V57YWY

Introduction

Our client requires the skills of an Adabas/Natural Developer.

POSITION: Contract role for 6-12 months (option to extend).

COMMENCEMENT: As soon as possible.

Duties & Responsibilities

THE ROLE:

• Development and Production support for applications using NATURAL ADABAS and CONSTRUCT.
• Interaction with business analysts and end-users to resolve discrepancies.
• Responsible for changes to ADABAS files, user views.
• Ability to understand business requirements, translate into solutions/applications and document solutions.
• Ability to communicate with users and develop relationships that will build confidence and trust.
• Ability to work in a team environment, share ideas and collaborate to build solutions.
• Advises management on best practices and design of new enhancements.

Specifications Development

• Assists with analysis and design of new systems and databases.
• Develops technical specifications / program specifications and some systems documentation.
• Responsible for basic systems analyst functions.
• May assist with analysing system design requirements.
• Advises management on effective applications, covering areas such as maintenance, support, interface and data management requirements.
• Provides sizing and scoping for development work required.
• Designs & documents technical specifications/program specifications.
• Good system modelling skills will be an advantage.

System Testing

• Assists solution construction including programming, systems testing and correction of program models. Interprets and executes test plans or assists in developing test plans in conjunction with Business Analysts.

System Programming

• Develops, tests and implements new systems and system changes per agreed coding standards and principles.
• Provides development solutions, which maintain the technical integrity of the solution. Performs data conversion.
• Documents system features and functionality. The above is done under limited supervision.

Quality Management

• Ensures technical integrity of the solution.
• Ensures that all system changes align with coding standards and principles.

Personal Effectiveness

• Accountable for service delivery through own efforts with only limited supervision.
• Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality.
• Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.
• Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results. Accepts and lives the company values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Experience & Qualification

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years Bachelor’s Degree/BCom/BSc/ Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent.
• Natural / Adabas experience with batch and online processing experience.
• Knowledge of Adabas databases, utilities, and tools.
• Proven experience in designing, constructing, testing, deploying, and maintaining mainframe systems.
• Experience with enhancement of existing systems.
• Trade credit insurance knowledge (5+ years) advantageous.

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