Job Description

Req ID: 238600 NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a COBOL SME with Life and Annuity Domain to join their team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US). REMOTE!

Life & Annuity Insurance domain knowledge in a TPA environment is must. Responsibilities:

• Represent Development team in client discussions along with Business Analyst.
• Experience in performing application enhancements by referring to Business Specification document.
• Conduct technical research, development and testing of client's business requirements onto NTT Life and Annuity Product.
• Provides support in identifying and researching application improvements to increase customer satisfaction.
• Experience in configuring new product launches in Life and Annuity Domain, enhancing existing products.
• Perform impact analysis and create Technical Specifications.
• Create a flexible technical design that is scalable and reusable.
• Experience in integration items like DTCC, DST, Claims and any agency systems.
• Work closely with Offshore team to guide and get the project work executed.
• Review the coding and unit test results, guide the team for ontime delivery.
• Work with Business Analyst, QA team for defects.
• Creation of Project handover document and provide hypercare.
• Promote teamwork and culture of accountability.
• Co-Ordinate with onshore and offshore resources and guide team members as required
• Identifies opportunities for process and procedure enhancements to drive efficiency and customer service levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Life Insurance and Annuity TPA business involving multiple product lines.
• 8+ Years of experience in programming and debugging using COBOL, JCL, VSAM and CICS technologies.
• Experience in SDLC lifecycle in waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Experience translating Business Requirements and writing Technical Specifications.
• Working knowledge on relational databases (DB2 / SQL / Oracle) is preferred.
• Eagerness to learn new digital technologies and cloud platform.
• Strive to learn new technologies and suggest better way of doing things in the platform.
• Nice to Have:
• Working knowledge on JAVA, Python, Shell Scripting and Linux is an added advantage.
• Comfortable in Agile framework and process flow.

About NTT DATA Services:

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.