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Form of workHastings Mutual is currently looking for a Senior Mainframe Programmer Analyst to join our Data and Business Intelligence team! This is a great opportunity for an experienced IT professional to contribute to our company's Mainframe programming and development team.
The Senior Mainframe Programmer Analyst provides effective and efficient mainframe programming skills to support day-to-day company operations as directed. They take the lead role in analyzing, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and implementing solutions for complex business problems and also provide guidance to programmers and project management skills for IT projects.
This position is flexible in its location! We will entertain candidates who reside within our six-state territory (Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, or Illinois) to work a remote schedule. Candidates residing within the greater Hastings area will be able to work a hybrid (combination of on-site and work-from-home) schedule as an alternative.
Generally, this position will work within our standard office hours of Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Hastings Mutual may consider candidates in other states to work remotely if elements of their application are strong.
- Provides the technical leadership to resolve an end-user request or incident report.
- Assists the business unit in defining requirements for services.
- Designs, documents, and recommends mainframe programming solutions.
- Establishes schedules for analysis, programming, and project completion/implementation.
- Programs, tests, debugs, and documents approved solutions using mainframe programming.
- Prepares comprehensive test plans to ensure program performance and efficiency.
- Coordinates user functional testing with appropriate individuals.
- Prepares written documentation to guide the deployment of approved solutions throughout the software development cycle.
- Coordinates implementation of approved solutions with appropriate individuals.
- Reports progress.
- Provides on-call support as necessary.
- Acts as a mentor and technical resource to programmers and Programmer Analysts.
- Proposes innovative and creative solutions to improve business unit productivity, and/or business results.
- Provides project leadership and management.
- When required, directs other Programmer Analysts assigned to work on the project.
- Develops related insurance business comprehension and technical knowledge.
- Actively participates in professional development, i.e. continuing education or self-improvement.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership, either verbally or in writing.
Technical Environment Overview
- COBOL
- JCL
- CICS
- TSO, ISPF
- VSAM and DB2 file structures
- CSC Series II application software
- IBM ZOS
- An Associate's or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (outlined below)
- 3-5+ years of experience developing solutions, resolving production issues, and on-call batch cycle job resolution for PMSC/Series II is required.
- Experience with the Assembler programming language is required.
- Previous experience demonstrated growth and development in the technology and business field preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of COBOL programming or related procedural programming.
- Certification in General Insurance, AINS designation, or demonstrated insurance experience is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and take the lead role in assignments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of database concepts.
- General knowledge of ZOS facilities and related utilities.
- Ability in coordinating activities, analytical reasoning, logical problem solving, and establishing priorities.'
- Demonstrated excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Hastings Mutual is not looking to partner with any third-party staffing agencies for recruitment not this role, or any other open positions at this time.
We value the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Hastings Mutual is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and candidates in a work environment that does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. Decisions related to employment are based on business needs, position requirements, and individual characteristics without regard to appearance, nationality, origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, body, disability, veteran, family, marital status, or any legally protected class.
Hastings Mutual seeks to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled individuals in the hiring process in compliance with federal, state, and local law. Candidates requiring accommodation to complete their job application or participate in the interviewing process are asked to notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist or contact us at 800-442-8277.
Hastings Mutual seeks to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled individuals in the hiring process in compliance with federal, state, and local law. Candidates requiring accommodation to complete their job application or participate in the interviewing process are asked to notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist or contact us at 800-442-8277.
From our humble roots in 1885 providing coverage for windstorm damage, Hastings Mutual has evolved into a leading regional property and casualty insurance carrier, offering innovative products for businesses, farm owners, and individuals. We work with customers in six Midwestern states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin). Hastings Mutual is known for its financial strength, high ethical standards, and culture of service and responsiveness.
The core of our ongoing success is our employees. Whether at the corporate offices in Hastings, Michigan, or our remote team members throughout the Midwest, Hastings Mutual is made up of talented professionals across multiple divisions and functional areas. Our commitment to our employees and work culture has been confirmed with our inclusion in the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan” each year since 2011.
Hastings Mutual offers a friendly, family-like environment that values transparency and approachability. We recognize the hard work of our employees with many benefits, including fully paid certification training, a cafeteria, and fitness center at our corporate offices, ongoing professional development opportunities, and financial stability backed by our “A” rating from A.M. Best. We also have a long-term commitment to the communities in which we live and work, either through partnerships with local charitable organizations or through our own Hastings Mutual Charitable Foundation.
At Hastings Mutual, we’re always looking for professionals of all experience and education levels to help us continue our more than 130-year history of successful, stable growth.
The core of our ongoing success is our employees. Whether at the corporate offices in Hastings, Michigan, or our remote team members throughout the Midwest, Hastings Mutual is made up of talented professionals across multiple divisions and functional areas. Our commitment to our employees and work culture has been confirmed with our inclusion in the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan” each year since 2011.
Hastings Mutual offers a friendly, family-like environment that values transparency and approachability. We recognize the hard work of our employees with many benefits, including fully paid certification training, a cafeteria, and fitness center at our corporate offices, ongoing professional development opportunities, and financial stability backed by our “A” rating from A.M. Best. We also have a long-term commitment to the communities in which we live and work, either through partnerships with local charitable organizations or through our own Hastings Mutual Charitable Foundation.
At Hastings Mutual, we’re always looking for professionals of all experience and education levels to help us continue our more than 130-year history of successful, stable growth.
