COBOL Developer - Level III

Overview

Remote
$50 - $55
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Mainframe COBOL
JCL
DB2
SQL
VSAM
CICS
FTP
SIT
CAT
Batch Processing
TSLC
VersionOne
ServiceNow
Agile
Scrum

Job Details

IDEXCEL client is looking for Job Title: COBOL Developer - Level III  @ Location: Washington DC  (Remote) on contract basis

Job Title: COBOL Developer - Level III (Remote)

Location: Washington DC  (Remote) 

Duration:             12+ Months

List of Tasks to be Performed:
  • Analyze existing Mainframe COBOLJCLDB2SQLVSAMCICS, and FTP application objects documenting current processes ensuring the information is accurate and can be easily understood by the business owner so they can make decisions on modernizing that application’s processes.
  • Refresh the Mainframe SIT and CAT application environments with Production data when requested.
  • Execute the Mainframe SIT and CAT batch processing cycles when requested.
  • Resolve any Mainframe SIT and CAT batch processing errors that occur.
  • Apply business requested requirements to the Mainframe application COBOL, JCL, DB2, SQL, VSAM, CICS, and FTP objects when requested.
  • Resolve all defects deemed critical for production before implementing.
  • Ensure the Technology Solutions Life Cycle (TSLC) process is being followed, having the Client Software Architect along with the Client Business Owner(s) review and approve the SIT and CAT results before migrating into the Production environment.
  • Strong implementation background and ability to solution complex business requirements.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and management tools (preferably VersionOne) and IT Service Management Systems (preferably ServiceNow).
  • Update configuration diagrams and other documentation.
  • Utilize an iterative development methodology and attend Agile ceremonies for all work done under this contract. The methodology must allow users to examine the validity and accuracy of the business requirements and to respond to the usability and performance of any new deployments or installs.
  • Provide on-call and after-hours support as required to support the production systems.
  • As directed by the Software Architect, effectively and proactively work with customers/end users of application(s) to ensure needs are being met / managed in a positive manner.

Additional Required Skills/Experience:
  • A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years relevant experience.
  • degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then four additional years of related experience is required.
  • Typically performs all functional duties independently.
  • Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis.

 

 

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