[Hiring] PL/I Developer @Interval

Role Description

This is a remote position.

For a long-term project with one of our clients in the insurance sector, we are currently looking for urgent support in PL/I development.

  • Develop, maintain and enhance PL/I applications running on IBM mainframe and enterprise systems
  • Analyse and troubleshoot issues within existing legacy codebases
  • Support ongoing modernisation and stabilisation efforts across critical business applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts and other technical specialists
  • Ensure code changes meet quality, performance and compliance standards typical of an insurance environment
  • Document technical changes and contribute to knowledge transfer within the team

Qualifications

  • PL/I (Programming Language One) development
  • Experience developing and maintaining applications on IBM mainframe and enterprise systems
  • Confident working within complex legacy system landscapes

Requirements

  • Candidates must be resident in and hold the right to work in the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland.
  • Language: English

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and the freedom to choose your own projects
  • Access to exciting projects in various industries
  • Support in advancing your career
  • Competitive pay
  • A dedicated team to help with any questions
  • Opportunity to work independently and utilise a strong network to achieve professional goals
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