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Lead Cobol Application Developer

United StatesUnited States·Roseland Nj (1 Adp Blvd. - ) - RoselandNormallead
Software EngineeringApplication Developer
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Key Responsibilities

Here's what you can expect on a typical day: Develop and enhance payroll applications for ADP’s clients. Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle: planning, design, develop,

Requirements Summary

Rational Developer / z Series (RD/z) development tool suite Payroll or AutoPay background YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN: Have courageous team collaboration.

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Software EngineeringApplication Developer

ADP is seeking an experienced mainframe developer who wants to learn and develop the core components of the flagship payroll system that pays over 25 million people every payday. We are seeking a self-learner who wants to be challenged. Do you enjoy exploring? This candidate must be curious, determined to understand how it all works and aspires to be a subject matter expert. If you have strong analytical skills, are an innovator, a problem solver and a self-motivator, this is your ideal job.

 

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Responsibilities

~1 min read
  • Develop and enhance payroll applications for ADP’s clients.
  • Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle: planning, design, develop, test and implement on a Agile Kanban team delivering solutions consistent with business objectives.
  • Deliver code under demanding deadlines throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Utilize an efficient, clear, and concise communication style to regularly communicate ongoing status, milestones, and successes with team leaders and managers as well as others within the development team. Leverage direction set by architects and analysts to ensure consistency across multiple applications.
  • In addition to documentation published by internal analysts, analyze statutory agency publications for necessary changes.
  • Perform unit/functional and systems testing of applications/solutions!
  • Develop thorough test cases and fully test applications using standard accepted practices for unit testing, system, integration and performance testing.
  • Seek out learning opportunities to become proficient in business needs.
  • Resolve all defects/issues reported.
  • Troubleshoot and support solutions on an ongoing basis.
  • Perform under regulatory and compliance-related deadlines.
  • Keep up to date on technological changes, especially regarding job-related languages, operating systems, tools and methodologies.
  • Stay current with skills required for projects and progression to further knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • You'll have a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent. (Computer Science, preferred)
  • 5 - 10 years mainframe COBOL experience
  • Proficient in COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, QMF, IBM utilities & INSYNC
  • MVS, JCL, & TSO
  • Java on z/OS
  • ChangeMan & Github
  • Working with all Agile Kanban or Waterfall methodologies
  • Copilot/Chat GPT
  • Strong Agile software development experience
  • Unit testing experience

 

Requirements

~2 min read
  • Rational Developer / z Series (RD/z) development tool suite
  • Payroll or AutoPay background
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
  • Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to find the best solution.
  • Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
  • Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
  • Act like an owner - doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
  • Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
  • Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: https://youtu.be/ODb8lxBrxrY

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Roseland Nj (1 Adp Blvd. - ) - Roseland, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
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Lead Cobol Application Developer