COBOL Mainframe Programmer -VI (Hybrid)
Madison, WI
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Job Title: COBOL Mainframe Programmer -VI (Hybrid)
Location: Madison, WI
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
The Client is looking for a result oriented and adaptable individual with a ‘can do attitude’ to provide application development and support mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will work as part of a team to develop and enhance mainframe applications using technologies such as COBOL and DB2 databases to implement maintenance & enhancement mainframe functionality.
This Cobol Mainframe Programmer 6 (CMP6) will work on high profile mainframe application projects within the client section, maintaining online and batch application programs by reviewing, analyzing, coding, testing, and debugging application code. They will develop specifications, diagrams, flowcharts and documentation. The CMP6 will analyze and develop programs using COBOL, DB2, XML, and JCL for the new enhancements. The CMP6 will implement application changes, enhancements and new applications and provide post implementation support. Knowledge on .NET, C#, SQL Server are nice-to-have skills.
This position requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
The individual in this position will:
The Candidate should have strong communication skills and should be a team player.
Top Required Skills:
Location: Madison, WI
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
The Client is looking for a result oriented and adaptable individual with a ‘can do attitude’ to provide application development and support mainframe applications. The ideal candidate will work as part of a team to develop and enhance mainframe applications using technologies such as COBOL and DB2 databases to implement maintenance & enhancement mainframe functionality.
This Cobol Mainframe Programmer 6 (CMP6) will work on high profile mainframe application projects within the client section, maintaining online and batch application programs by reviewing, analyzing, coding, testing, and debugging application code. They will develop specifications, diagrams, flowcharts and documentation. The CMP6 will analyze and develop programs using COBOL, DB2, XML, and JCL for the new enhancements. The CMP6 will implement application changes, enhancements and new applications and provide post implementation support. Knowledge on .NET, C#, SQL Server are nice-to-have skills.
This position requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
The individual in this position will:
- Be responsible for providing technical solutioning on complex eligibility applications and its architecture.
- Works closely with the project lead and management to understand and prioritize project tasks. Solves complex technical problems. Understands business objectives and problems.
- Understand the requirements, analyze the impact of the system, develop process documents and flowcharts, design, code, unit/integration test and deploy using mainframe tools and technologies.
- Collaborate with analysts, QA, and business users to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
- Conduct code reviews and participate in unit and smoke testing.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, database models, and system architecture diagrams.
- Provide post-production support and resolve system issues in a timely manner.
- Ensure adherence to development standards, performance optimization, and security best practices.
- The selected candidate must provide copies of any/all certifications as part of the hiring process.
The Candidate should have strong communication skills and should be a team player.
| Qualification | Must Have/ Nice to Have | Experience |
| Analysis and Design of Mainframe Applications | Must Have | 10+ years |
| Analytical/problem solving skills | Must Have | 10+ years |
| Advanced structured analysis, design, and application development for online and batch applications using COBOL/JCL/DB2/MVS Mainframe Systems: Using ChangeMan and CNTL-M | Must Have | 10+ years |
| COBOL | Must Have | 10+ years |
| JCL | Must Have | 10+ years |
| Strong experience in writing complex SQLs/SPUFI using DB2 | Must Have | 10+ years |
| Postproduction support on middle to large mainframe applications | Must Have | 5+ years |
| Experience in technical writing and documentation | Must Have | 10+ years |
| Excel (MS) | Must Have | 10+ years |
| Outlook | Must Have | 10+ years |
| MS Office Products | Must Have | 10+ years |
| Excellent organization, analytical, and oral and written communication skills | Must Have | 10 years |
| User test, system test and user acceptance test plans | Must Have | 10+ years |
| In-depth knowledge of system development life cycle deliverables for each phase of development | Must Have | 10+ years |
| Requirements analysis | Must Have | 5+ years |
| Work with customers to solve problems and support their needs | Must Have | 10+ years |
| Web Environment - W2K web/applications servers, C#, DB2 Connect, SQL Server, ASP.Net Core, TypeScript, Web API or REST services | Nice to Have | 3+ years |
| Business knowledge of state-run welfare program | Nice to Have | 3+ Years |
| State of Wisconsin Privacy Regulations | Nice to Have | 3+ years |
Top Required Skills:
- Thorough understanding of Cobol mainframe development practices (10 + years)
- In depth understanding of Structured Query Language (10+ years)
- Strong customer service and relationship management experience.
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