Future FTC Opportunities - C#/VB6/Mainframe Developers

These roles will be based in the UK, however will require the legal right to work in the UK. As such we’re unable to consider candidates without the right to work in the UK, or international candidates. A proximity to our client sites in Glasgow or Manchester would be advantageous, but can be remote in the UK if needed.

Capita is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer.

Job title:

Future FTC Opportunities - C#/VB6/Mainframe Developers

Job Description:

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 of high severity problems.

Use functional documents and high-level designs to produce signed off Detailed Technical Specs subjected 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, 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 out of 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?

In this role, you will be given fantastic training and development for your career in financial services. You will also be given the following:

A competitive salary.

Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully 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

You’ll be joining a large network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

About Capita Regulated Services

At Regulated Services, we’re transforming the world of life and pensions, and mortgage services. We’re delivering responsible and sustainable services, helping our clients to respond to changing market factors and adapt to the needs of their customers both now and in the future. Our teams work with clients across the UK and Worldwide, offering a range of services from end-to-end administration, digital technology and business support to lending, account and arrears management. Join us and discover better as you shape the future of regulated services.

What’s Next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

Access to Work can help candidates with a physical or mental health condition or disability to get support in the hiring process, including communication support at interviews such as a British Sign Language interpreter. If you require this support you can apply for this support at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work.

Location:

Manchester

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)