Future FTC Opportunities - C#/VB6/Mainframe Developers
Capita Regulated Services is building a talent pool for upcoming specialist fixed‑term contract opportunities within our Life & Pensions business area.
We are keen to connect with experienced developers in the UK, ideally with experience in the FCA‑regulated Life & Pensions sector, to support the delivery of these projects. Specifically, we will be seeking:
* C# Developers
* Mainframe Analyst Developers (including IBM Mainframe, Cobol, JCL, DB2, CICS and Microfocus Cobol)
* VB6 Developers
These roles will be based in the UK and require the legal right to work in the UK. Proximity to our client sites in Glasgow or Manchester would be advantageous, but they can be remote within the UK if needed.
What will you deliver?
The primary purpose of the role will be to deliver, support and maintain quality software solutions covering a range of policy administration and ancillary systems, assisting in change work to provide product support to fix or assist in the resolution of complex or high severity problems.
* Use functional documents and high‑level designs to produce signed‑off Detailed Technical Specs subject to full review process.
* Work with team leader to provide estimates for the plan and allocation of work.
* Produce signed‑off specifications for development work.
* Ensure all work is delivered to plan and written to team standards.
* Peer review of work & sign off where required.
* Keep documents up to date and consistent with plan.
* Assist Project Managers and Team Manager to deliver projects on time and to spec.
* Provide walkthroughs, demos to business to satisfaction.
* Provide support to other teams in a timely manner.
* Support other team members by actively participating and resolving issues.
* Provide input into review of test strategies & scenarios documented by testers.
* Remain fully aware of the progress of the project from Detailed Technical Spec through to implementation.
* Fix or assist in the fix of complex or high severity problems in a timely manner, labelling code correctly and closing Change Requests.
* Monitor system performance post‑implementation and in production.
* Build effective relationship with business by maintaining regular contact with business users through the full project life cycle or with regard to production issues.
* Build effective relationship with technical team members by making yourself available for enquiries and advice and by ensuring that they are aware of project goals.
What are we looking for?
* Significant experience of either C#, VB6 or IBM Mainframe alongside Oracle SQL and Linux Shell or Java scripts.
* Additional skills from the following would be desirable: VB6/VBA, PL/SQL, MS ADO, Macro4 Products, Business Objects, Visual Studio ISIS Papyrus, Oracle tools (APEX, Forms etc.), Web Services, PVCS Version Manager, CA‑Sort, Selcopy, Microfocus Workbench, and Dialog.
* Skills in Life & Pensions Product Knowledge and experience (Healthcare, Annuities, Bonds) and Payment Processing would be a distinct advantage.
* Designing and coding application programs; performing testing for developed applications.
* Conducting analyses of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of application systems.
* Reviewing, analysing, and modifying programming systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large‑scale system.
* Ensuring the operating efficiency of existing application systems. Maintaining records for the documentation of systems development and revisions.
* Strong problem‑solving & diagnostic capability.
* Strong communicator with business & technical stakeholders at all levels.
* Collaborative working style.
* Ability to support large‑scale transformation or modernisation programmes.
What can we offer you?
* A competitive salary.
* Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks full‑paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – and plenty more.
* Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
* Training and development opportunities within financial services, with the support of a large network of experienced, innovative and dedicated professionals across multiple disciplines and sectors.
About Capita Regulated Services
At Regulated Services, we’re transforming the world of life and pensions, delivering responsible and sustainable services to help our clients adapt to changing market factors and the needs of their customers.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity and disability confident employer.
Location
Manchester - Churchgate House, United Kingdom
Time Type
Full time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
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