Senior Data Migration Developer

Senior Data Migration Developer

What is Equisoft?

Equisoft is a global provider of advanced insurance and investment digital solutions, recognized as a valued partner by over 250 of the world’s leading financial institutions. UCT (Universal Conversion Technology), a subsidiary of Equisoft Inc., is a global leader in data migrations with over 25 years of experience, reducing risk and costs associated with legacy modernization initiatives.  UCT specializes in high-volume, complex data migration projects that frequently involve multiple source and target systems. We have a solid reputation in the life insurance industry through a unique combination of highly skilled staff, proven methodology and exclusive technology tools.     

Why Choose Us? With 950+ employees currently, we are a stable and growing organization that offers progressive career advancement and fosters a supportive environment. If that’s not enough, then check out these other perks below:    

• Hiring Location: India 
• You are welcome to work 100% remote   
• Full-time Role  
• Benefits from day 1: medical, dental, provident fund, telemedicine program, etc. (India)  
• Flexible hours     
• Number of hours per week: 40
• Educational Support (Udemy, LOMA Courses, Equisoft University, Tuition Reimbursement)    
  
  

Role: The Senior Data Migration Developer reports to the Director, Architecture & System Integration and works closely with the Data Migration team. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing large datasets of varying formats for varying project requirements. Support complete Data migration phases like Requirement analysis, data analysis, extraction of source data, audit and transformation of data, loading transformed files into new target system and reconciliation processes

Your Day with UCT:     

• Gather requirements, design, develop, and enhance a custom data transformation program in either COBOL or Java. 
• Support the setup and ongoing programming needs for conversion projects 
• Ability to review and understand source and target system file structures to support project team needs during conversion projects 
• Ability to use remote networking: monitor, enhance & maintain customer code and scripts 
• Contribute to Data Mapping, code generation application and transformation tasks 
• Use industry standard file transfer software 
• Communicate with UCT employees and business users (Project Managers, Business Analysts’ and Subject Matter Experts) to refine business requirements for customer data transformation programs 
• Create technical documentation 
  
  

Requirements:      

Technical   

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or technical field
• Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant and technical experience in data migration development 
• Troubleshooting skills: Draw on wide systems experience to troubleshoot communication, network, and database issues in Windows, Unix/Linux, and mainframe environments 
• Working knowledge of Life Insurance & Annuities Policy Administration Systems   
• COBOL programming: MF COBOL or Fujitsu COBOL, JCL, VSAM, COPYBOOKS, DB2/SQL
• OR/AND Java programming: J2EE, OO design/analysis, coding, unit testing, Oracle/MS SQL server SQL
• Agile Methodology and Lifecycle (SDLC) methodology  
• SQL and general database concepts 
• Strong Working knowledge of mainframe and PC based tools & languages 
  
  

Soft skills    

• Strong sense of organization and prioritizing      
• Analytical and problem-solving skills      
• Ability to communicate, write and synthesize information      
• Ability to multi-task in a rapid-paced environment     
• Team spirit, tact, diplomacy, autonomy, rigor, and discipline   
• Mentoring the team members by providing Functional, Technical and Process related guidance
  
  

Nice to Haves:      

• IF COBOL experienced, acquaintance of Java programming is an asset.
• For Java Developers, acquaintance of COBOL programming is an asset Information/data analysis and data modeling XML technologies and standards (XLS, DTD, XSD, etc.) 
• Azure DevOps, JIRA & Confluence experience
• Experience with database administration & design: Oracle and SQL Server 
• Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2 Database platforms Application Server (WebSphere, WebLogic) 
• Insurance/Financial Domain Certifications (like FLMI) from LOMA or equivalent Institutes
  
  

Equisoft is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.    

Click here to view all career opportunities.

We thank you for your interest in our company and we guarantee that all submitted applications will be considered.

Only those whose applications are selected will be contacted for interview purposes. By submitting your application, you consent to Equisoft collecting, using & storing your personal data in order to apply for a job and for Equisoft to analyze your application. Due to the nature of its products and services, Equisoft will perform thorough background checks prior to confirming one’s employment.